Sonja Kinzlmaier
About Sonja Kinzlmaier
Sonja Kinzlmaier is a Project Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Morrisville, North Carolina, with a diverse background in quality engineering, supplier management, and teaching.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Sonja Kinzlmaier currently holds the position of Project Manager at Teleflex Incorporated in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing various projects within the organization, leveraging her extensive background in quality engineering and project management to drive successful project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Merz North America
From 2017 to 2020, Sonja Kinzlmaier served as a Program Manager at Merz North America in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing and coordinating various programs, utilizing her skills in project management and quality assurance to support the company's objectives.
Early Career and Roles at Teleflex and EMC
Prior to her current role, Sonja Kinzlmaier worked at Teleflex as a Senior Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, and Supplier Quality Engineer from 2012 to 2017. Before that, she was a Sr. Supplier Process Engineer at EMC for 11 months from 2011 to 2012. These roles helped her build a strong foundation in quality management, supplier evaluation, and project engineering.
Academic Background and Certifications
Sonja Kinzlmaier has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a study abroad experience in Mathematics from the University of Ulm, Germany, and a Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is certified as a Malcolm Baldrige Examiner and holds ASQ certifications as a Quality Engineer and Six Sigma Green Belt.
Specialized Expertise in Quality and Manufacturing
Sonja Kinzlmaier brings a wealth of expertise in quality and manufacturing engineering. Her experience includes working with electronic assemblies, PCB and system build, and lean manufacturing. She possesses skills in supplier engineering, including specification documentation, supplier evaluation, audits, management, and corrective actions. She is experienced in implementing industry standards such as ISO9000, TL9000, CGMP, IPC610, and ISO13485, and has certification experience with organizations like UL, CSA, and TüV.