Edwards Lifesciences · 22 hours ago
Quality Engineer I
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. The Quality Engineer I position involves applying quality engineering principles to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to optimize product development and manufacturing processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Investigate basic manufacturing product quality and compliance issues which may include:
Investigate PRAs and complaints for manufacturing related issues
Manage site NCRs, CAPAs , ECRs and audit observations for all production processes prior to final product release based on engineering principles; analyze results
Provide technical support to external land internal audits
Make recommendations and develop reports
Oversee product release, assess and disposition product onhold (MRB), and manage material quality control
Review and approve equipment validations and asset management actions
Optimize Manufacturing processes using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma, TOPP and LEAN methods) for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement. Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful transfers
May develop, update, and maintain technical content of risk management files, review and revise pFMEAs in conjunction with BU PMS team where applicable for the plant site
Develop training and documentation materials for production (e.g., work instructions) to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes
Provides support to the following:
Process validation or support/lead TMV
Sustaining Quality Engineering responsibilities such as review Quality Metrics, Material Review Boards, Quality Control etc
PMV, Process Validation plans
Assign support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; trains technicians and provides feedback; and may coordinates technician work
Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or scientific degree required, with no prior experience needed
Preferred
Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred
Basic documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills
Basic understanding of statistical techniques
Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment preferred
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
Knowledge of and adherence to Quality systems
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
Ability to build stable working relationships internally
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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