Engineer I, Manufacturing

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Engineer position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

How you’ll make an impact:

Improve manufacturing processes using engineering methods (e.g., LEAN methods, basic statistics) for continuous process improvement

Develop basic experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports

Analyze and resolve basic 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

Establish project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer’s expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project Plan, Risk Analysis)

Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes

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 or Scientific field

What else we look for (Preferred):

Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project

Basic documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills

Basic understanding of statistical techniques

Good understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering

Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Good understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group; and may interact with vendors

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

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