WMEP Staff Member Barry Messer Earns ISO 13485 Medical Devices Lead Auditor Certification

Madison, Wis. (Sep. 9, 2024) — WMEP Manufacturing Solutions is excited to announce that Barry Messer, Senior Consultant of Operational Excellence, has recently earned the Lead Auditor certification for the ISO 13485 Medical Devices standard. With this new accreditation, Barry will be able to guide clients in developing, auditing, and implementing quality management systems specific to medical device manufacturing. This certification adds to Barry's impressive roster of qualifications, including Lead Auditor credentials for ISO 9001 (Quality), AS9100 (Aerospace), IATF 16949 (Automotive), and ISO 14001 (Environmental).

“Achieving ISO 13485 certification allows me to bring specialized knowledge to help medical device manufacturers ensure compliance with the rigorous standards required by this industry," said Messer. “I look forward to working with clients to integrate these quality frameworks into their current systems, driving compliance, improving safety, and enhancing overall performance.”?- Barry Messer

WMEP Manufacturing Solutions has extensive experience supporting businesses across a range of industries, offering expertise in the following standards:

• Aerospace (AS9100)
• Automotive (IATF 16949)
• Energy (ISO 50001)
• Environmental (ISO 14001)
• Food and Feed Safety (GFSI)
• Medical Devices (ISO 13485)
• Quality (ISO 9001)
• Safety (ISO 45001)
• SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)
• Social Accountability (SA8000)
• Water Stewardship (AWS)

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Services Include:

• System Assessments
• Standard Implementations
• Audits
• Auditor Training
• System Optimization and Simplification
• Standards Upgrades
• Integration of Multiple Standards

WMEP Manufacturing Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to optimizing stakeholder value for Wisconsin manufacturers. By enhancing manufacturers' capabilities, we help them grow, innovate, and achieve operational success. Our mission is to support the makers, visionaries, and craftsmen who drive Wisconsin's manufacturing industry. Whether it's solving complex problems, increasing efficiency, or creating a stable community base through job creation, we're here to help.

We offer expert knowledge gathered from working with hundreds of companies and solving thousands of operational challenges. Our team helps manufacturers find effective ways to concept, design, and manufacture products that meet market needs. We’re more than consultants – we’re neighbors and partners for the long haul. When the project ends, our commitment doesn't. We live here too, and we’re dedicated to seeing Wisconsin manufacturing thrive.

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