Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Edwards Lifesciences; Montcada i Reixac; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Catalonia, Spain, seeks a manufacturing engineer to optimize sewing, assembly, and distribution processes. You will apply engineering principles, lead improvement projects, and develop experiments to qualify manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance.

Fluent in English and Spanish, with degrees in engineering or science and relevant experience. The role emphasizes problem solving, training, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or scientific field with 4 years experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with industry experience
• Fluent English & Spanish

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of technical principles to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to optimize/improve processes using LEAN/Six Sigma and engineering methods.
• Develop complex experiments and tests to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results and report findings
• Analyze and resolve complex Manufacturing and Compliance issues (CAPA, non-conformances)
• Develop training and documentation materials for production to enable knowledge transfer
• Lead and establish project plans to meet customer expectations using PM tools
• Oversee manufacturing support tasks; train technicians and coordinate work

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Science

Master's in Engineering/Science

PhD in Engineering/Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

CAD

Job description

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Applies knowledge of technical principles and Edwards systems/procedures to optimize manufacturing processes.
• 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

What You Will Need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with, 4 years experience
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with, 3 years experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with industry experience
• Fluent English & Spanish

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project; CAD experience preferred (if applicable)
• Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required (if applicable)
• 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 applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry
• 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 inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
• 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

Please submit your application in English.