Rodolfo Velasco
About Rodolfo Velasco
Rodolfo Velasco is a Design Assurance Engineer II at Teleflex in Tecate, Baja California, México, with a background in bioengineering and extensive experience in design assurance and quality roles.
Education and Expertise
Rodolfo Velasco holds a Master of Science (MS) in Biomaterials and Microbiology from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, completed between 2017 and 2019. He also earned a Licentiate degree in Bioengineering from the same university, completed from 2012 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation in biomedical engineering principles, material sciences, and microbiological studies.
Current Position: Design Assurance Engineer II at Teleflex
Rodolfo Velasco is currently serving as a Design Assurance Engineer II at Teleflex in Tecate, Baja California, México. His responsibilities include creating new Hazard Analyses, Risk Management Plans and Reports, and leading Design Validation and Verification planning and execution. He also coordinates risk management activities with various cross-functional teams including R&D, Sustaining, Regulatory, Labelling, Manufacturing, and Quality.
Professional Background: Diverse Roles in Quality and Engineering
Rodolfo Velasco has accumulated substantial experience in various quality and engineering roles. He worked as a Design Quality/Design Assurance Consultant in the United States, a Senior Design Assurance Technical Writer, and a Technical Writer at Insulet Corporation. He also worked as a Materials Planner at Solar Turbines and a Configuration Management Specialist at Medtronic. His roles have frequently involved cross-functional team coordination and process optimization.
Previous Academic Role: Adjunct Professor at Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo
Rodolfo Velasco contributed to academia by serving as an Adjunct Professor at Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo in Tijuana, Baja California, México from 2021 to 2022. This role allowed him to share his expertise in bioengineering and related fields with students, aligning practical industry knowledge with academic frameworks.
Key Projects at Teleflex
In his tenure at Teleflex, Rodolfo Velasco participated in projects focused on reducing testing costs and optimizing test flows. Notably, he was involved in a project for TrapLiner that successfully reduced testing costs by $25,000 and shortened the testing time by one month. He was also responsible for overseeing the implementation of design changes in the manufacturing plant in Tecate, further demonstrating his capability in enhancing operational efficiency.