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Elena Manuel
Senior Quality Manager, Johnson & Johnson

Location: Springdale, OH United States
Joined: Oct 3rd, 2002
About   (request update)
Results-driven Program, Project and Compliance Manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in regulated and government-contracted environments. Proven record of managing large-scale projects, developing compliant processes, and partnering with federal agencies and cross-functional teams. Skilled in program oversight, proposal development, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in navigating FDA, FAA, and DoD regulations to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery. Passionate about improving outcomes through strategic planning, human-centered collaboration, and operational excellence.
My Interview Question
What motivates you on a day-to-day basis?
Current Whereabouts:
- J&J Medtech Tuskegee Recruiting Team (2024 – Present) - J&J Medtech RAD Quality Credo Lead (2024 – Present) - GE Global African Forum President (2021 - 2024) - GE/Tuskegee Recruiting Lead (2008 - 2024) - GE AAF Professional Development Lead (2020 - 2021) - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (2003 - Present) - Tau Beta Sigma – Honorary Band Soror. (2001 - Present)
Website:
http://linkedin/in/elenavmanuel
Education   (request update)
Tuskegee University class of 2005
Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering
Campus Organization:
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Claim To Fame:
Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Most Memorable Moment:
Fine as wine, good as gold, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is for all to bow down and behold!!! The white and blue, you wish you could be one too! - Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority. The Best of Both Worlds.
The Ohio St Univ class of 2008
Grad Major: Mechanical Engineering
High School: Booker T. Washington H.S. in Tuskegee, AL class of 2000
 
Experience
I currently work with Johnson & Johnson as Senior Quality Manager
I have 20 years of experience working in the Medical industry.
Robotics Stapling Quality Manager | Johnson & Johnson
From August 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Led quality and regulatory compliance for medical device new product development within a highly regulated FDA environment. Managed a cross-functional team ensuring full compliance with ISO and FDA Quality System Regulations. Developed and implement product risk management, verification, and validation strategies. Collaborated with R&D, regulatory, and operations partners to maintain traceable, audit-ready documentation. Partnered with regulatory and legal teams to ensure design and production controls meet federal standards. Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Senior Quality Operations Manager | General Electric Aerospace
From June 2005 to May 2024 • 19 year(s)
- Directed supplier quality programs across 100+ defense and aerospace suppliers under federal contracting requirements. - Led a team overseeing quality and compliance for suppliers serving the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and FAA-certified programs. - Implemented defect reduction strategies and process improvements resulting in up to 100% year-over-year performance gains. - Ensured contract compliance and risk management through supplier assessments, corrective actions, and audits. - Collaborated with program management and contracts teams to support deliverables under government funding structures - Progressively advanced through technical and program leadership roles managing multi-stakeholder, regulated projects within government contracting frameworks. - Led multi-agency collaboration with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and FAA to modernize approval processes for aircraft engine configurations. - Managed supplier readiness and compliance for programs supporting national defense modernization efforts. - Drove cross-functional digital process improvements improving compliance reporting speed and accuracy by 30%. - Partnered with the FDA to ensure medical device readiness through data-driven validation and verification programs.
My Groups
TU Club
Tuskegee. STAND UP!
Tau Beta Sigma
Dance/Flag Line
Marching Crimson Piper Band
191946
Guestbook Comments
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Tagged by Ms.Michael BellJunior on 06/11/2009  
Hello Soror! Just stopped by to send some MOTS Love your way! Alley-Oop!
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Hi Just wanted to send you a message. Stay in touch if you can
Tagged by Jamar Harp on 12/11/2006  
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Tagged by Tory Shumpert on 01/19/2006  
It was great. Check out the photos and video on http://www.hbcucruise.com ... Maybe next year?
Tagged by Reginald Culpepper on 11/14/2005  
Aww, what's going on? You were supposed to go on the cruise ... :(
Tagged by Reginald Culpepper on 10/18/2005  
Wuzz poppn..stranger...whenever you log in hit me up.
Tagged by Chanel Kendall on 09/15/2005  
just showing you some luv
Tagged by Nathaniel Wilson on 07/27/2005  
congrads ulumni!! holla at me when u get a chance.... and i c that u are reppin my home state!
Tagged by MONTRICE on 06/03/2005  
Congrats to you--and continue to do it big! Much love to you and many blessing to you in your future! Don't forget to come visit during Homecoming every once in a while! Lata!
Tagged by Caramel Velle on 06/02/2005  
Baby girl, baby girl!!! Many blessing to you and I am so proud! See you soon, maybe at Homecoming?
Tagged by Trevor R. McCollum on 06/02/2005  
Handle YO Biz Elena!!!
Tagged by Anton Durrah on 06/01/2005  
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