Reza Bashar
Reza Bashar is a fractional automation engineer for medical device manufacturers. He manages the full equipment procurement lifecycle — from the first customer interview through IQ/OQ/PQ and knowledge transfer to the internal team — on a project basis, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
A GAMP documentation process built from scratch at Gen-Probe starting in 2001, tested on every project since, and refined into 22 proprietary document types covering every step from URS through release to manufacturer.
manufacturing
document types
COVID for the DOD
Some people in the industry call this role a GAMP consultant. Reza’s title is fractional automation engineer, and the two terms point to the same work: equipment procurement, GAMP documentation, and validation support, managed by one senior engineer instead of a full-time hire.
The fractional model isn’t a workaround. It’s the right structure for a project that needs senior-level automation engineering experience for a defined period of time, then doesn’t. Reza does the work, trains the junior engineer, transfers the documentation and SOPs, and moves on. That’s the design.
Experience and Education
The GAMP process didn’t come from a training course or a framework borrowed from another industry. It came from being handed a machine at Gen-Probe in 2001 and asked to perform a Factory Acceptance Test with no documentation, no URS, no specs. The question “to what document?” started everything. 25+ years and 96+ projects later, that process is 22 document types covering every step of equipment procurement from CRD through release to manufacturer.
Owner and Principal Engineer
MEPSCo provides fractional automation engineering and GAMP documentation services to medical device manufacturers, diagnostics companies, CDMOs, and automation vendors. Project-based engagements covering the full equipment procurement lifecycle: URS development, vendor selection and scoring, FAT/SAT execution, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, SOP development, and knowledge transfer to the internal team.
Recognized in Marquis Who’s Who, 2024.
Memberships: SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers), PDA (Parenteral Drug Association), ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering), ASME (mentor role), Device Alliance, French BioBeach, SDEE (San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange), BSA (17 years).
Speaking: “Determining Semi vs. Full Automation Needs,” Lunch & Learn with Square-1 MedTech Consulting, January 2026. MD&M West 2026 attendee.
Principal Global Technical Solutions Engineer
Traveled to Hologic manufacturing facilities worldwide to standardize automation procurement processes and resolve manufacturing engineering challenges across sites. Managed vendor relationships across 15+ automation companies. Led the Helsinki project. Applied the GAMP documentation process built at Gen-Probe to global manufacturing operations.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Managed equipment procurement and validation for Hologic following the Gen-Probe acquisition. Continued developing and applying the proprietary GAMP documentation process across new product lines and manufacturing scale-ups. Founded MEPSCo in 2018 while still employed at Hologic, after identifying the gap in the market.
During COVID-19, managed $150M in equipment orders and validation activities for a DOD pandemic contract — multiple 200 PPM filling lines qualified in the US and UK, on time, with no change orders, and a reduced engineering team.
Named references: Matt Richard (Director of Manufacturing), Eric Rhine (Director, Manufacturing Operations), Jim Neal (Sr. Director, Operations), Frank Majdi (Director, Quality Engineering), James Decker (Manufacturing Engineer III).
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Started as a manufacturing engineer in sustaining engineering. Promoted to Project Engineer. In 2001, asked to perform a Factory Acceptance Test on filling equipment that had been ordered without a URS or any supporting documentation. That project exposed every gap in the industry’s approach to GAMP compliance and set the foundation for what became MEPSCo’s proprietary process.
Created the entire manufacturing equipment procurement documentation process from scratch: mapped the FAT from first principles, developed a roadmap covering every phase of equipment procurement, and built 22 document types describing each step of the process. Tested and refined across every subsequent project at Gen-Probe — close to 100 projects over 11 years.
Developed novel solutions that resulted in multiple patents, including the MilliSnap device (from prototype to final product).
Special Effects Designer
Designed, fabricated, and installed special effects at Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure. Projects included the Coca-Cola “Cool Zones” at Walt Disney World, Grizzly Rapids, Bear Mountain waterfalls, and the Farm water park area at Disney California Adventure.
The Disney years established the design philosophy that runs through every MEPSCo project: build for the person who has to run it every day. If the system isn’t easily maintainable — including the documentation — it won’t be maintained. A half-inch stainless steel shaft broken by park guests was the lesson that changed how every design since has been spec’d for real-world conditions.
Artist and Owner
Design, build, install, and maintain water sculptures. Started with copper sheetmetal kinetic wall units and grew into a full sales, design, and build business. The fluid dynamics knowledge from this work — how water moves, behaves under pressure, manages flow — applied directly to medical device manufacturing process development. The mag-particle suspension fill process at Hologic drew from this background.
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Presented research at the Gas Combustion Institute symposium in Boulder, CO at age 19, on behalf of the University of Arizona Separation Sciences Lab. Audience of 50+ PhDs.
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Reza Bashar
In October 2024, Reza Bashar was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who for his expertise in manufacturing engineering. Published continuously since 1899, Marquis Who’s Who profiles accomplished professionals across every major field, chosen on the basis of position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence.
“Reza Bashar is an expert in his field as the owner of Manufacturing Equipment Procurement Services Company (MEPSCo) LLC.”
Three Patented Processes
Seven granted patents across five jurisdictions, covering three processes developed during active project work.
Milipour Funnel Snap
Methods and Apparatus for Freezing Dispense Droplets of Liquid Reagents
Lyo-Pearl Cartridge Filling Tools and Process
| Jurisdiction | Patent number | Filed | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7435576 | 29 Sep 2004 | 14 Oct 2008 |
| United States | 7592155 | 23 May 2008 | 22 Sep 2009 |
| Canada | 2534470 | 30 Sep 2004 | 25 Jan 2011 |
| United States | 11867460 | 3 Dec 2020 | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Japan | 7071046 | 7 Dec 2020 | 18 May 2022 |
| China | 201980041225.2 | 14 Jun 2019 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| AZ | 2019289113 | 12 Jan 2021 | 16 Feb 2023 |
Hear It From the People Who Know Us Best
It is my pleasure to recommend Reza Bashar at MEPSCo LLC. During our initial conversation, I was immediately impressed by Reza’s technical knowledge and thoughtful approach to problem solving. Since then, I have seen Reza take entrepreneurial initiative to remain engaged with the latest developments in the automation field. Based on my interactions with him and his reputation within the industry, I am confident that he is a capable and dedicated professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him for roles and/or engagements where his expertise in automation and regulatory know-how would be an asset.
David Rego, P.E., P.Eng.
Senior Technology Executive
“He understands what to address and at what stage of the project to get the best results possible. He made it possible for us to see our way through the issues and properly getting to the validation stage. Everyone on the team was thrilled to have him involved and it seemed like every time he got involved, we were able to get back on track due to his relentless insistence on staying the course and not getting sidetracked on non-value-added efforts.”
Eric Rhine
Director, Manufacturing Operations, Hologic
“He is well versed in all aspects of Automated Projects from mechanical to electrical design, assembly / fabrication methods, and testing. Automated Projects are multi-faceted entities that require the proper guidance for a succesful outcome. Reza has mastered this guidance through the development of protocols from the URS through PQ that state the requirements and test them throughout the duration of the project to ensure project success.”
Jerry Ter Laan
President, Jerit Automation
"Reza is an innovative problem solver who is always in forward motion. He seeks the right solution by looking at the overall big picture as well as the challenge at hand. I believe American manufacturing needs more people like Reza Bashar."
Lori Yaphe-Delisle
President, Tourmaline Enterprises
"Reza’s deep knowledge and understanding of Automation and GAMP guidelines is also a significant benefit that he brings to the process."
Dave Carlberg
Cofounder, Kinematic Automation, Inc.
"I have worked with Reza Bashar for over 10 years. Reza has proven to be a very detailed Engineer and has a strong quality focus when seeking out new equipment and equipment vendors. Reza has done a great job in ensuring equipment requirements are well-defined by the end user so that vendors are successful in providing equipment solutions that are thorough and complete."
Jim Neal
Sr. Director, Operations, Hologic
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Reza Bashar at Hologic / Gen-Probe for well over ten (10) years on several difficult projects. His knowledge of the full GAMP process and over 23 years of experience in the Diagnostics industry as well as his out-of-the-box creativity, has made it possible to discover and address possible design flaws much earlier in the process of developing an automated manufacturing line and process."
James Decker
Manufacturing Engineer III, Hologic
Reza has been a driving force behind numerous high-value automation projects, both on-site and at our contract manufacturer facilities, over the past 15 years. His proficiency in executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Engineering Studies, Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), and Performance Qualifications (PQ) has ensured that our systems meet and exceed regulatory standards, including FDA and GHTF process validation guidance.
Frank Majdi
Director, Quality Engineering, Hologic
It is my pleasure to recommend Reza Bashar and MEPS Co. to any organization seeking a highly capable, dependable, and results-driven partner for automated equipment, filling line development, and manufacturing engineering support. We partnered with Reza and MEPS Co. to build a custom-filling line, and the quality of their product delivered immediate operational benefits and positioned us for long-term reliability. Reza brings a unique blend of technical expertise, structured process discipline, and real-world manufacturing insight. He communicates clearly, respects your time, and comes solutions oriented. His professionalism, integrity, and steady leadership are exactly what customers look for in a trusted supplier.
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Experience
96+ completed equipment procurement and validation projects across 25+ years. Filling lines, assembly machines, labeling, process development, lyophilized bead manufacturing. From San Diego to international facilities.
Proven track record
On-time, on-budget delivery with minimal or no change orders. $150M in equipment validated during COVID for the DOD. Named references from Hologic, Philips Medisize, and Kinematic Automation.