Senior Engineering Manager, Product Transfers

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Moncada; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a seasoned engineering leader in Spain to set and execute the engineering strategy across projects, guiding cross-functional teams through design, validation, and deployment. You will influence schedules, scopes, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, strong problem-solving, and a proven ability to manage complex programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Proven track record in managing technical teams.
• Experience in a regulated industry.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development activities for complex medical devices or components.
• Manage cross-functional project teams and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Develop and implement engineering strategy, project plans, schedules, and scope.
• Identify risks, implement mitigations, and track action items with stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members and foster talent development.
• Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Skills

Engineering management

Project leadership

Regulated industry experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

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:Contribute by setting and/or directly influencing the engineering strategy and accomplishing objectives through leading the work of direct reports who exercise significant latitude and independence.Manage project activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables to the business and develop project plans and schedule, scope and objectives. Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, action item follow up, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groupsManage and/or oversee the work of assigned team within own function and/or cross functional project teams and may have some budgetary responsibilities. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the departmentLead cross-functional and/or departmental groups to develop and provide design recommendations that integrate into component(s) or product(s) with moderate complexityOther incidental dutiesWhat you Will Need (Required):Bachelor's Degree in related field and experience in engineeringDemonstrated track record in management of technical and/or engineeringExperience working in a regulated industryFluent in English & SpanishWhat Else We Look For (Preferred):Proven successful project management leadership skillsProven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systemsExcellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision makingExcellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectivesExpert understanding of engineering procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplinesExpert understanding of related aspects of engineering processes and/or systemsKnowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineeringDemonstrated 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 relationsAbility to influence cross-functional partners, business units, and/or sitesAbility to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of engineering to the businessStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organizationAbility to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environmentFrequently interacts with subordinate production supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company; often leads a cooperative effort among members of a project teamParticipate and present at meetings with internal and external representativesResolve operational and scheduling issuesDedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.Develop relationships and leverage them to influence changeSupport and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organizationAdhere 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/controlPlease submit your application in English