Luis Carrera
About Luis Carrera
Luis Carrera is a Program Manager at Teleflex Medical with extensive experience in the medical device industry, specializing in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems.
Company and Current Role
Luis Carrera is currently employed at Teleflex Medical in the role of Program Manager. Since July 2014, he has been responsible for overseeing program and project management tasks at the company. His work involves managing the validation processes of medical device lines, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his tenure at Teleflex Medical, Luis Carrera accumulated significant experience in the medical device industry. He served as an Extrusion Engineer at Conmed Corporation from 2009 to 2014. Before that, Luis worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Fresenius Medical Care from 2004 to 2009. His roles at these companies equipped him with deep expertise in manufacturing and engineering within regulated environments.
Educational Background
Luis Carrera's educational credentials include a Master’s of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from The University of Texas-Pan American, achieved between 2008 and 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua, which he completed from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, Luis attended Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Chihuahua, where he studied Engineering/Industrial Management and achieved a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt between 2013 and 2014.
Expertise in Medical Device Industry
Luis Carrera has extensive experience in the medical device industry. He specializes in the relocation and validation of medical device lines under GMP, FDA, and ISO 13485 regulatory guidelines. His responsibilities include overseeing validation processes, such as Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.
Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems
Luis Carrera possesses strong skills in Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems. His expertise is particularly valuable in the medical device industry, where process improvement and efficiency are critical. As a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, he emphasizes methodologies that streamline operations and enhance quality, reinforcing his proficiency in engineering and industrial management.