Engineer I, Manufacturing

Edwards Lifesciences Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, applying SIX Sigma and LEAN methods to improve efficiency. You will collaborate across manufacturing operations and quality teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role focuses on developing validations, training, and documentation, establishing project plans, and guiding technicians, while aligning with regulatory expectations and device industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field is required.
• 2 years of related experience required, or a Master's with internship or thesis.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes using SIX Sigma and LEAN methods.
• Develop experiments and tests to qualify and validate processes.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing and compliance issues (CAPA, non-conformances).
• Develop training materials and work instructions for production.
• Establish project plans and use project management tools to meet customer expectations.
• Oversee manufacturing support tasks and train technicians.
• Coordinate with leadership for incidental duties

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Project

CAD

Statistical techniques

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field

Master's Degree or equivalent with internship/thesis in Engineering or Scientific field

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Job description

Singapore

Full time

Req-49504

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Operations & Quality team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

How you will make an impact:

• Optimize manufacturing processes, including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) for continuous process improvement and/or re-design/design of equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, employing technical design skills


• Develop moderately 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 moderately 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


• 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'll need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field, 2 years experience Required or

Master's Degree or equivalent with internship, senior projects, or thesis in Engineering or Scientific field including either industry or industry/education Required

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project; CAD experience preferred (if applicable)


• Good 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)


• Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering


• Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills


• Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work


• 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 the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders


• 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

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world‑class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life‑changing innovations to those who need them most.