Billy Morisson

Current

• Director Manufacturing at Advanced Bionics
• Sr. Manager Engineering at Advanced Bionics

Past

• Director Operations at Cardullo's
• Director of Engineering at GN Netcom
• Associate VP of Manfucturing Engineering & Quality at Neslab Instruments

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Education

• Rivier College
• University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Connections

41 connections

Industry

Medical Devices

Billy Morisson’s Summary

High energy, innovative, and multifaceted engineering executive offering 25 years of progressive success and dynamic achievements in domestic and international markets through manufacturing initiatives, development and reengineering of products, and quality assurance.

MBA with exceptional track record in product introduction from concept and product development phases through manufacture and final release. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to conceptualize solutions to challenging technical problems and implement cost effective plans of action to maximize the success of products.

Articulate communicator, skilled in management, marketing, financial analysis, possessing the quality engineering certifications necessary to work with diverse groups, cross-cultural teams, and at varying project levels.

Billy Morisson’s Specialties:

Core competencies include:
• Product Introduction & Development
• Implantable Medical Devices
• Program Development
• FDA and cGMP
• Multi-Site Management
• Document Control Management
• Validations & Verifications
• R&D Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Yield improvements
• Resource Management
• Quality Control
• Equipment Solutions & Design
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Systems Engineering
• Project Scope Documentation

Billy Morisson’s Experience

• Director Manufacturing

  Advanced Bionics

  (Public Company; BSX; Medical Devices industry)

  March 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

  Director of Manufacturing
  
  • Increased Production from 450 units per month to 650 units per month, while maintaining cost ratios.
  • Drove yield improvements to bring final yields from 84% to 96%.
  • Introduced company wide Operating Room training program that altered perception on how products were produced.
  • Developed a new lean manufacturing facility that utilized point of use concepts and restructured BOMs.
  • Created training program for operators and supervisors that included certification programs and oral examinations.
  • Spear headed products and process to meet customers’ needs with a focus on DFM and manufacturing excellence.
  • Provided leadership to the Operations department on resource planning, development and technology improvements.

• Sr. Manager Engineering

  Advanced Bionics

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; BSX; Medical Devices industry)

  October 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

  • Increased production yields for medical devices to 97% in the auditory medical implant division.
  • Participated in FDA and internal audits and drove internal process improvements for product enhancements.
  • Responsible for “Core 3” product enhancement. Improves patient reliability for implantable products.
  • Put into operation robot dispensing equipment increasing repeatability and reliability in manufacturing products.
  • Kicked off a new polymer lithium battery cell for $2M yearly savings and a 20% increased capacity for customers.
  • Implemented new Non-Conforming (NC) material system, eliminating rework on the back of travelers.
  • Drove validation and verification of multiple processes and products for submittal to the FDA.

• Director Operations

  Cardullo's

  (Retail industry)

  2004 — 2006 (2 years )

  • Responsible for complete business operation including profit and loss. Long and short-term planning, financial analysis, inventory management, process improvements, and all day-to-day aspects to drive and increase revenues within the company.
  • Developed and implemented a corporate revenue program, increasing annual sales 40%.
  • Led 18% annual increase in revenue by improving product placement of products and services.
  • Implemented purchase order system and inventory scrap system, reducing year-end inventory by $252,000 and inventory levels by 35% while increasing cash flow by $100,000.

• Director of Engineering

  GN Netcom

  (Public Company; GN; Telecommunications industry)

  January 1998 — April 2003 (5 years 4 months)

• Associate VP of Manfucturing Engineering & Quality

  Neslab Instruments

  (Medical Devices industry)

  February 1993 — January 1998 (5 years )

Billy Morisson’s Education

• Rivier College

  MBA , Business & Marketing , 1998 — 2002

  Activities and Societies:

  Graduated with high honors.

• University of Massachusetts at Lowell

  1978 — 1982

Additional Information

Billy Morisson’s Groups:

•    Medical Device Networkers
•    Medical Devices Group

Billy Morisson’s Contact Settings

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• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
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