Senior Engineer, Manufacturing QA

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Assurance to drive quality across the product lifecycle. You will investigate manufacturing quality issues, drive CAPA, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and R&D teams to raise standards and prevent defects.

You’ll develop risk management content, training materials, and documentation while coaching technicians and aligning projects with Six Sigma/LEAN principles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 4 years of experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field with 3 years related industry or industry/education experience.
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or related field with 0 years experience.
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex manufacturing product quality and compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations) for all production processes prior to final product release based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations and develop reports.
• Identify and ensure the optimization of complex Manufacturing and/or R&D processes using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement. Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk.
• Develop, update, and maintain technical content of risk management files.
• Develop training and documentation materials for production (e.g., work instructions) to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes.
• Assign support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; trains technicians and provides feedback; and may coordinate technician work.
• Train, coach, and guide junior employees on routine procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

CAD

Job description

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Assurance position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Quality teams help shape the development of groundbreaking technologies to ensure each stage of our innovation process is held to the highest standards of integrity and safety. You’ll bring your passion for problem solving and partner with various teams to influence decision-making for a product’s entire lifecycle. Your work will involve you optimizing product development to impact patients around the world with pioneering technology.

How you’ll make an impact

• Investigate complex manufacturing product quality and compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations) for all production processes prior to final product release based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations and develop reports.
• Identify and ensure the optimization of complex Manufacturing and/or R&D processes using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement. Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk.
• Develop, update, and maintain technical content of risk management files.
• Develop training and documentation materials for production (e.g., work instructions) to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes.
• Assign support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; trains technicians and provides feedback; and may coordinate technician work.
• Train, coach, and guide junior employees on routine procedures.

What you’ll need (Required)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, 4 years related industry experience;
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field, 3 years related industry or industry/education experience;
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or related field, 0 years experience.
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment.

What else we look for (Preferred)

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience.
• Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques.
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• 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.
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• 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.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $153,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.