
Senior Engineer, Manufacturing
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
This Senior Engineer will support and sustain the manufacturing of THV delivery systems, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement. This role involves leading and collaborating with various teams to enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and ensure operational efficiency. Heavy focus will be put on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Job description
How you'll make an impact:
- Identify and lead implementation of opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) employing technical design skills to re-design/design of and ensure equipment, tools, fixtures, etc are up to standards
- Develop complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports
- Analyze and resolve complex Manufacturing and Compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations)
- Develop training and documentation materials (e.g., work instructions) for production to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes
- Lead and establish project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer's expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project Plan, Risk Analysis, etc.)
- Lead and Oversee manufacturing support tasks; give instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work
- Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 4 years experience including either industry or industry/education OR
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years experience including either industry or industry/education OR
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering with industry experience or industry/education
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Lean Six Sigma belt certification
- PMP certification
- Experience working in the medical device industry or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations and quality system requirements.
- Experience with CAPA systems, nonconformance investigations, audit support, change control, and risk management processes.
- Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and hypothesis testing.
- Experience supporting process validation and equipment qualification activities.
- Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement projects with measurable business impact.
- Experience supporting new product transfers, equipment implementation, or manufacturing technology integration.
- Experience working with complex manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 4 years experience including either industry or industry/education OR
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years experience including either industry or industry/education OR
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering with industry experience or industry/education
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.