Director, Engineering, Automation

How you'll make an impact:

• Manage key R&D, New Product Development and global automation relationships to ensure seamless development and integration of automated processes for Edwards' global business.
• Initiate and lead the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to support business growth.
• Lead in identifying opportunities for Design for Automation and Manufacturability.
• Develop automation strategies and roadmaps with Implant and Delivery Systems leadership teams.
• Create business cases, development plans, and risk registers with mitigation strategies.
• Oversee, inspire, and develop SMEs, and retain a technical talent to ensure automation knowledge continuity and knowledge transfer capabilities from Singapore site to our global sites.
• Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
• Manage resource planning, project planning, budgeting, expense priorities, performance management, and working through team managers to achieve results.
• Identify opportunities for and drive the development and management of multiple, highly complex automated systems that resolve manufacturing and/or product inspection challenges.
• Provide insight to stakeholders on current automation capabilities to ensure they are reusable in broader initiatives while developing new capabilities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring collaboration, professionalism and cooperation against scope, timelines and budget for strategic automation program activities.
• Embrace Agile Methodology and working efficiently with ambiguity.
• Responsible for the tactical execution of value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on Edwards Production System (EPS).

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline, with experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing equipment and processes, including automated technologies where applicable.
• On-site presence required to effectively lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Advanced degree.
• Hands on implementation and support of automation systems within a highly regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Engineering leadership background and proven successes in designing and implementing automation and process portfolios in a regulated industry manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in influencing management strategic decisions to invest in both new and proven technology platforms.
• Extensive experience in utilizing Six Sigma tools to develop new processes and improve existing processes, leading to manufacturing value creation.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Knowledge of financial budgeting and acumen to evaluate the ROI of various new technologies and make financial and technical portfolio-based recommendations to the business.
• Proven track record of successfully leading, developing, and mentoring highly educated, skilled engineering teams in a global environment.