Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Manufacturing Engineer II, Transfer Engineering

Edwards Lifesciences Corp$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science with 2 years of related experience, or Master's Degree with relevant project experience.
  • Hands-on manufacturing or equipment experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with process validations is an asset.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and CAD software.
  • Strong communication and relational skills essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize manufacturing processes using Six Sigma and LEAN methodologies.
  • Develop and execute moderate complexity experiments to validate processes.
  • Analyze and resolve manufacturing compliance issues, including CAPA and non-conformances.
  • Create training documents to facilitate knowledge transfer.
  • Establish project plans to meet customer expectations using project management tools.
  • Supervise manufacturing tasks and train technicians in testing procedures.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology projects in the medical field.
  • Comprehensive adherence to safety and quality standards in the workplace.
Full Job Description
The Transfer Engineering team is responsible for transitioning new products into manufacturing through line setup, equipment qualification, process validation, launch readiness, and production stabilization.

How you'll 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 with 2 years of previous related experience OR
  • Master's Degree or equivalent with internship, senior projects, or thesis in Engineering or Scientific field including either industry or industry/education


What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Hands on manufacturing and/or equipment experience
  • Experience or exposure with process validations
  • Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project; CAD experience
  • 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
  • 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 and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
  • 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
  • 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


About Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. It developed the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic heart valve made of cow tissue within a balloon-expandable, cobalt-chromium frame, deployed via catheter. The company has manufacturing facilities at the Irvine headquarters, as well as in Draper, Utah; Costa Rica; the Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico; and Singapore; and is building a new facility due to be completed in 2021 in Limerick, Ireland.
Learn more about Edwards Lifesciences Corp
Size
15,700 employees
Market Cap
$45.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$823.4 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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