Edwards Lifesciences · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement
USA - Utah – Salt Lake City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is a company focused on delivering innovative products for patients with cardiovascular disease. The Senior Engineer will lead continuous improvement projects at the Draper, Utah manufacturing site, collaborating with teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Identify and ensure 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.)
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years of previous related experience including either industry or industry/education
Master's Degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years of previous related experience including either industry or industry/education
Ph.D. or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific field with industry experience or industry/education
Preferred
Master of Business Administration or Master of Operations
Experience working in the medical device industry
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience with one piece flow, line transformation/line balancing
Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project
Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
Basic understanding of statistical techniques
Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Good leadership skills and ability to influence change
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry
Strict attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
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
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Greene
Vice President, Strategy
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