Kimberly Kelly
@kimberlykelly
Validation and quality engineering leader specializing in medical device compliance and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a Validation and Quality Engineering leader with 15+ years in medical device manufacturing, validations, and regulatory compliance, experienced in OEM and contract manufacturing environments. I combine hands-on engineering with strong critical thinking to develop efficient processes that reduce compliance risk.
My background includes ISO 13485 and 9001 lead auditing, EU-MDR remediation, FDA QSR experience, and practical expertise in validations (TM/TMV/IQ/OQ/PQ), supplier quality, CAPA/SCAR management, and risk analysis (ISO 14971, PFMEA, DFMEA). I have led teams, hired and developed staff, and authored comprehensive QMS documentation and validation protocols that withstood regulatory review.
I seek to bring operational rigor and pragmatic leadership to organizations focused on medical device quality, continuous improvement, and regulatory readiness, with a track record of preventing audit findings and delivering validated processes and documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Director
Cinova Medical
Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)
Rewrote the QMS (40+ procedures), revamped equipment and process validation systems, and implemented a Supplier Quality program that prevented 10 ISO 13485 audit findings; hired and developed the site quality team.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Caris Life Sciences
Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)
Authored and approved IVD manufacturing documents (batch records, CAPA, CC, MRB), supported FDA PAI and notified body audits, and re-validated processes producing FDA-approved supplemental validation reports.
Led EU-MDR remediation for manufacturing and validation teams, authored and executed TM/TMV and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, managed direct reports, and improved validation acceptance and deviation handling.
Performed EU-MDR gap analysis and remediation, led test method validations, oversaw R&D technicians and supported $8.8M in operational synergy savings through quality initiatives.
Quality Engineer
Viant Medical
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
Authored supplier management and training processes, executed validation protocols for new products, and performed cleanroom environmental testing while acting as interim Quality Manager when needed.
Assessed medical device QMS to ISO 13485 and CE marking, managed follow-up on audit findings and CAPA approvals, and conducted client-facing audits with full travel responsibility.
Project Engineer
Phillips-Medisize
May 2010 - May 2011 (1 year)
Managed quoting, budgeting, scheduling and communication for plastic injection molding projects, prioritized cleanroom production and maintained project timelines using Microsoft Project.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa as listed in training and knowledge section.
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