Principal Engineer, Supplier Development – Implantable Tech

Edwards Lifesciences

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 121,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in California is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team. You will lead supplier validation, drive design for manufacturability, and partner across R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver compliant, timely results for next-generation catheter delivery systems.

The role requires strong project management, Design Control expertise, and experience in regulated medical device development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 6 years of experience in new product development, process development, commercialization, and/or operations engineering in a highly regulated environment.
Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
On-site work is required.
Master’s degree in engineering and/or MBA, Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supplier validation and product development with GD&T reviews and process validation.
Build partnerships with R&D, PM, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and suppliers to ensure compliant execution.
Contribute to next-generation IHFM systems and components.
Lead cross-functional teams and external suppliers in design, development, and testing of complex interventional catheter delivery systems for implantable devices.
Oversee feasibility studies, design verification testing, clinical evaluations, and supplier validation for commercial release.
Perform other duties as assigned.