Director of Digital Engineering & CAD Transformation

Edwards Lifesciences

Irvine, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 159,000 - 226,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead Digital Engineering Services, driving CAD, MBD, GD&T, and data standards across R&D, Manufacturing, and IT. You will build and mentor a global team, establish enterprise standards, champion digital transformation, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate product development and manufacturing readiness.

This role requires a strong track record in strategic leadership, budget management, and the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field.
  • Experience leading technical or engineering organizations.
  • Experience driving enterprise-wide engineering or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Expert knowledge of CAD, MBD, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the enterprise Digital Engineering strategy across R&D, manufacturing, and IT.
  • Provide strategic leadership of global Digital Engineering Services and related capabilities.
  • Lead and develop engineering leaders and experts, fostering innovation and accountability.
  • Plan complex initiatives with objectives on scope, schedule, quality, and priorities.
  • Establish and govern enterprise standards for CAD, MBD, GD&T, and digital product definition.
  • Drive adoption of digital engineering tools to improve design quality and productivity.

Skills

Leadership experience
CAD tools
MBD
ASME Y14.41
ISO 16792
Enterprise-wide engineering
Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

PTC Windchill
PLM systems

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead Digital Engineering Services, driving CAD, MBD, GD&T, and data standards across R&D, Manufacturing, and IT. You will build and mentor a global team, establish enterprise standards, champion digital transformation, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate product development and manufacturing readiness.

This role requires a strong track record in strategic leadership, budget management, and the

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