She leads a team of engineers dedicated to supporting manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, validating new methods, and ensuring products are manufactured at the lowest possible cost.
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FL, June 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Maria Elena Fernandez has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Fernandez has carved a distinguished career in manufacturing engineering and quality over the past three decades. Since 2023, she has been serving as the director of manufacturing engineering at International Medical Industries. In this role, she leads a team of engineers dedicated to supporting manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, validating new methods, and ensuring products are manufactured at the lowest possible cost.
Ms. Fernandez's journey through the engineering field is marked by significant roles and achievements that underscore her expertise and commitment to excellence. Before her current position, she was a contract engineer at MefBiotech Consulting Inc. from 2021 to 2023, where she honed her skills in biotechnology consulting. Ms. Fernandez's tenure as a quality manager at LifeSync in 2021 also helped solidify her reputation within the health care sector.
A career in the field marked by several other significant roles, Ms. Fernandez worked as a staff quality engineer at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics from 2019 to 2020. She had been recruited from Cardinal Health, where she was a contract quality engineer and a member of its remediation team that focused on developing a more robust quality management system to ensure compliance with Medical Device Single Audit Program requirements. Ms. Fernandez's earlier career included several notable positions with Tridien Medical, Spectranetics (Philips), Boston Scientific, Beckman Coulter, Goodwin Biotechnology, Biomet 3i, Baxter Healthcare, Medtronic and Edwards Life Sciences =among others, dating back to 1990.
Ms. Fernandez's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the Catholic University of America in 1990 and a Master of Art in education in educational administration and supervision from Caribbean University Ponce in 2004. Her academic achievements have been instrumental in equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her professional endeavors.
Throughout her career, Ms. Fernandez has been an active member of industry-related organizations, such as the South Florida Manufacturers Association, providing her with platforms for professional development and networking opportunities within the manufacturing sector. Deeply committed to giving back to the community, Ms. Fernandez supports various organizations, including Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Heart Association.
In light of her accomplishments in her field, Ms. Fernandez has been recognized as an Engineer of the Year for three consecutive years and received the Best Performer Award, highlighting her excellence in engineering and leadership. Looking ahead, Ms. Fernandez is focused on continuing her professional growth with aspirations of securing an upper-level position that would allow her to mentor others and help them achieve their potential. She is also passionate about leveraging her expertise to benefit more companies within the region and make a tangible difference in the manufacturing landscape.
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