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 Manufacturing Engineer position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer II applies knowledge of technical principles and Edwards systems/procedures to optimize manufacturing processes.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 4:30PM - 3AM (Finish at 2AM on Thursdays)
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; analyse results, make recommendations, and develop reports
- Analyse 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, etc.)
- 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
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Scientific Field and a minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project; CAD experience preferred (if applicable)
- Basic documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills
- Basic understanding of statistical techniques
- Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment preferred (if applicable)
- 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 Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
- 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
- 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
