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Manufacturing Engineer I
Type
Full time
Category
Engineering
Location
USA - California – Irvine
Job reference
Req-48667
Posted for
5 days ago
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 delivering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Manufacturing Engineer I position offers a unique career opportunity to contribute to highly visible products and advance manufacturing excellence.
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Manufacturing Engineering – Pilot team plays a critical role in enabling robust, scalable manufacturing processes prior to full commercialization. In this role, you will partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Operations teams to support pilot production, qualify processes and equipment, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated medical device environment.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Improve manufacturing processes using engineering methods (e.g., LEAN methods, basic statistics) for continuous process improvement
Develop basic experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports
Analyze and resolve basic 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)
Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes
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
What Else We Look For (Preferred):
Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project; CAD experience preferred (if applicable)
Basic documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills
Basic understanding of statistical techniques
Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment preferred (if applicable)
Good understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Good understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
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 immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group; and may interact with vendors
Ability to build stable working relationships internally
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 $69,000 to $98,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Job reference
Req-48667
Type
Full time
Category
Engineering
Location
USA - California – Irvine
Posted for
5 days ago
About Edwards Lifesciences
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.
What we offer
Edwards Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.
Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.