Medical Extrusion Consultant -
Peter Turk
Peter has over 28 years in the medical device market. His expertise includes Manufacturing Engineering support, Research and development into new and/or improved polymer processing, manufacturing and extrusion production methods, Management of projects related to the development of medical devices and accessories - along with Setup and validation of extrusion and clean room activities. Peter is a Certified Lean Sigma Green Belt.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2019 - Present
Stryker Neurovascular, Principal Extrusion Engineer
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 2017 – April 2019
Medron/Flexan, Manager Extrusion, Technical Services
Salt Lake City, Utah
May 2015 – June 2017
Merit Medical, Senior Engineer
Houston, Texas
2007 – May 2015
Medtronic Cardiovascular, Principal Extrusion Engineer
Santa Rosa, California
2002 - 2007
Terumo Medical Corporation, Senior Mfg. Development EngineerElkton, MD
2000 - 2001
Novoste Corporation, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Norcross, Georgia
Boston Scientific/EP Technologies
San Jose, California
Manager, Cables, Sheaths and Accessories 1998-2000
EDUCATION
SPECIAL COURSES
AFFLIATIONS
PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
July 2019 - Present
Stryker Neurovascular, Principal Extrusion Engineer
Salt Lake City, Utah
- Support transfer of extrusion manufacturing operations to SLC site from California
- Development of Extrusion program including cost improvement and process improvement programs
- Validation of new products
- Supported the development of an internal R&D program.
- Support organizational/department operations such as NC/CAPAs, pFMEA development, and other miscellaneous production documentation creation and updates
August 2017 – April 2019
Medron/Flexan, Manager Extrusion, Technical Services
Salt Lake City, Utah
- Managed extrusion operation for Flexan
- Worked with customers and sales on the development of extruded products
- Developed processes for extrusion of TPU, TPE, PEBA and polyolefin materials and blends
- Set up and validated 1-inch extrusion line for single and multi-layer extrusions
- Set up and validated 2½ extrusion line for PVC extrusion
- Executed all equipment installations, IQ and OQ’s and all supporting manufacturing documentation such as Manufacturing Instructions, Inspection documents and FMEAs
- Development of braiding program
- Trained technicians on extrusion processing and inspection techniques
- Managed department Safety Program
May 2015 – June 2017
Merit Medical, Senior Engineer
Houston, Texas
- Supported extrusion, material compounding and braiding operations
- Implemented improvements to extrusion processes and test methods
- Development and implementation of tooling control system
- Managed NCMR and CAPA program for extrusion department
2007 – May 2015
Medtronic Cardiovascular, Principal Extrusion Engineer
Santa Rosa, California
- Support the Extrusion Manufacturing Operations for Medtronic’s Cardiovascular Division
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in savings in excess of $1million annually
- Supported Lean Sigma program developing and validating new balloon tubing extrusions
- Implemented Lean programs to improve productivity of extrusion operations
- Certified Lean Sigma Green Belt. Managed and supported DMAIC projects related to processes
- Worked with customers on the development and validation of catheter tubing
- Development of documents, standards and procedures for product manufacturing and test methods
- Development and implementation of extrusion tooling control system
- Extrusion system development and implementation
- Support on the investigation and closure of NCMR’s and CAPA’s
- Investigations into product performance related issues through use of various polymer analysis techniques
- Managed Environmental, Health and Safety Programs in Extrusion Manufacturing Department
2002 - 2007
Terumo Medical Corporation, Senior Mfg. Development EngineerElkton, MD
- Set up extrusion and materials compounding program to manufacture reinforced (braided) tubing for introducers and guiding sheaths
- Developed, managed and implemented program for continuous improvement of existing processes
- Development of test methods and protocols for the evaluation of catheter prototype performance
- Development of new materials and processes for dilators and guiding sheath catheters
- Investigations into product performance related issues through use of various polymer analysis techniques
- Development and validation of processes for manufacturing catheters
- Managed OEM program for the development of catheter sub-assembly for in-house product final assembly Developed all support documentation including specifications and validations
- Development of Design Control Protocol/Procedure that defined activities necessary to bring product from concept to final approval. Development of Hazards Analysis procedure
2000 - 2001
Novoste Corporation, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Norcross, Georgia
- Set up and commissioned new clean room at manufacturing site outside of Glasgow, Scotland
- Supported development of next generation brachytherapy catheter products
- Developed and validated new manufacturing processes for catheter assembly
- Revalidation of sterilization process.
Boston Scientific/EP Technologies
San Jose, California
Manager, Cables, Sheaths and Accessories 1998-2000
- Managed program and cross functional Team from initial product justification to final approval for the design and manufacturing of Introducing Sheaths to support EP catheter delivery
- Managed cable accessory program. Developed an offshore program with a contract manufacturer that resulted in an annual savings of over $1 million, or 30% cost savings·Managed program for Pericardioscentesis Kit. Resulted in 20% savings through the use of new vendors and the design and development of in-house capability to manufacture drainage catheters
- Set up extrusion department and developed extrusion capabilities
- Managed Extrusion Department supporting production and research and development programs
- Validated OEM vendors to support supply of accessories (cable assemblies and introducing sheaths)
- Supported design and development of next generation electrophysiology catheters
- Developed new braided tubing for electrophysiology catheters
- Member of Polymer Processing and Science Council
- Development of resin lot specifications based on polymer analysis techniques such as rheological characterization
EDUCATION
- California State University, Chico, Bachelor of Sciences, Industrial Technology
SPECIAL COURSES
- Lean Sigma Green Belt
- Advanced Extrusion
- Rheology
- SolidWorks Basics
- Radiation Dosimetry
- Management Communications
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
- Dale Carnegie Presentation Skill
- Insight Out Medical Devices Training
- MERT and CERT Training
AFFLIATIONS
- Society of Plastics Engineers, Past President, Baltimore-Washington Section
- Society of Plastics Engineers, Past Vice-President, Golden Gate Section
- Past Member, Manufacturing Technical Advisory Board, California State University, Chico
- Past President and Board Member support to non-profit organization (Windsor Arts Council)
PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
- Two patents awarded related to Rapid Exchange catheter design
- Two patents awarded related to Towed Array Sonar Sensor design
- Two papers published at SPE ANTECs related to polymer rheology
- 2010 and 2013 Star of Excellence Awards for cost savings programs at Medtronic
- Nominated to Stryker STAR reward as part of Production Transfer Team