About Us

Expert engineering & quality systems for medical molding

Injection Molding, Quality Systems & Operations | 25+ Years Experience

SIDEC Consulting brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in medical device injection molding — scientific molding, DOE, process validation, and ISO 13485 quality systems, across leadership roles from Project Engineer to Associate Director.

We provide end-to-end support across manufacturing engineering, quality systems compliance, process excellence, and facility design — including advanced smart manufacturing and data analytics capabilities when your operation is ready to scale.

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Areas of Expertise

Core Technical & Regulatory Expertise

Our consulting comes from real-world manufacturing experience — not just theory. Because we've run injection molding operations, led quality organizations, and validated processes, our advice fits how a regulated plant actually works.

Injection Molding Process Excellence
  • Scientific Molding Methodology
  • Design of Experiments (DOE) studies
  • Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Equipment & mold qualification
  • Process window development & optimization
Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
  • ISO 13485 Quality Management System implementation
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / QMSR compliance programs
  • Design controls & risk management (ISO 14971)
  • Computer Software Assurance (CSA) implementation
  • Audit preparation (FDA, Notified Bodies)
Manufacturing Engineering & Operations
  • Process optimization & continuous improvement
  • Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma programs
  • Manufacturing cost reduction strategies
  • Production capacity planning & scaling
  • Defect analysis & root-cause investigations
Facility Design & Smart Factory Integration
  • Greenfield & brownfield facility planning
  • Cleanroom design & classification (ISO 7/8)
  • Global supplier quality & supply chain strategy
  • IIoT data foundation & connectivity
  • Preventive & predictive maintenance programs

Career Journey

Professional Background

Our founder's career spans six progressive roles across manufacturing engineering, quality, design assurance, and R&D — the cross-functional experience that sets SIDEC Consulting apart.

  1. Current

    Associate Director, Manufacturing Engineering

    USA Molding Operations

    Leading manufacturing engineering for domestic injection molding operations, overseeing process development, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities.

  2. Technical Expert

    Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

    Internal Molding Subject Matter Expert

    Served as the organization's go-to expert for injection molding challenges, providing technical guidance on scientific molding, process validation, tooling optimization, and troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues.

  3. Manufacturing Leadership

    Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

    Manufacturing Engineering

    Managed cross-functional manufacturing engineering teams, led major process development projects, implemented lean manufacturing initiatives, and drove operational excellence across production lines.

  4. Quality Leadership

    Director, Quality

    Quality Management

    Directed quality management systems, led FDA and Notified Body audit preparations, managed CAPA programs, and ensured compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and EU MDR requirements.

  5. Design Assurance

    Senior Manager & Principal Engineer

    Design Assurance Quality

    Led design assurance activities ensuring product designs met regulatory requirements and manufacturing feasibility. Managed design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and design transfer processes.

  6. Foundation

    Engineering Manager → Project Engineer

    Career Foundation

    Built foundational expertise through progressive roles: Engineering Manager leading technical teams, Project Manager driving cross-functional initiatives, and Project Engineer developing hands-on manufacturing skills.

What Sets Us Apart

Cross-Functional Expertise

Unlike consultants who specialize in just one area, our founder's career spans manufacturing, quality, design assurance, and R&D—enabling us to see the full picture and deliver solutions that work across your organization.

Molding-Floor Credibility

From Associate Director to Project Engineer—we've actually run operations, so our advice is grounded in scientific molding and DOE, not theory

Regulatory Compliance

Director-level quality experience means we build quality systems that satisfy FDA, ISO, and EU MDR auditors, keeping you compliant and audit-ready

Operational ROI

We map where improvements pay off and focus on actions that return real value, not just chasing technology trends

Regulatory Expertise

Standards & Certifications

Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturing — and how to validate software and systems under the new FDA QMSR.

ISO 13485:2016FDA 21 CFR Part 820EU MDR 2017/745MDSAPISO 14971IEC 62366-1ISO 14644 (Cleanrooms)ISO 15223 (Symbols)

Regulatory Experience Includes:

  • Process validation & automated inspection under QMSR
  • Computer Software Assurance (CSA) for manufacturing systems
  • FDA and Notified Body audit preparation
  • Change control for validated processes and equipment
  • 510(k) support, EU MDR technical files & CAPA systems

Philosophy

Our Consulting Approach

Every engagement is guided by core principles that ensure lasting value for your organization.

Quality First
Unwavering commitment to quality and patient safety in every recommendation and implementation.
Collaborative Approach
Working alongside your team to transfer knowledge and build lasting internal capabilities.
Results-Driven
Focused on delivering measurable outcomes that improve operations and reduce costs.
Practical Solutions
Real-world, implementable solutions based on decades of hands-on manufacturing experience.
“Our goal is not just to solve your immediate challenges, but to build capabilities within your organization that drive continuous improvement long after our engagement ends.”

— SIDEC Consulting

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Let's Work Together

Whether you are expanding operations, building a quality system, or optimizing your molding process, we bring the hands-on manufacturing experience to make it work.