Edwards Lifesciences · 3 months ago
Senior Manager, Metals Process Engineering
USA - Utah – Salt Lake City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is a company dedicated to making a meaningful difference to patients around the world through innovative manufacturing solutions. The Senior Manager will lead a technical team in executing machining and laser welding processes for implant and delivery system components, while also focusing on talent development and continuous improvement initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manage engineering & technician team including individual contributors and oversee the work of assigned manufacturing team within own function or projects. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department. Drive culture, engage staff morale and ensure employees' safety
Collaborate with other cross-functional team on plans, budgets, and schedules relating to new product development projects, equipment development, install, and qualification, expansions, upgrades and/or new construction within an area
Negotiate solutions with cross-functional groups for continuous improvement
Manage project activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables to the facility within established schedule, scope and quality objectives. Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, define alternative solutions, resolve issues, and follow-up on action items in collaboration with cross-functional groups
Ensure continuous execution of engineering related operations within the plant in compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
Use performance metrics to ensure proper operations and drive continuous improvement. Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)
Other incidental duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Demonstrated track record in people management of technical teams
Preferred
8 years of previous related experience
Experience in medical device manufacturing and/or new product development
Experience with equipment driven automated manufacturing processes
Proven successful project management leadership skills
MBA or other advanced degree
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and manufacturing system
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objective
Expert understanding of engineering procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related discipline
Expert knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to projects and asset management
Ability to manage assigned team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of facilities and asset management to the business
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma
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
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
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