Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.
The Manufacturing Engineer II applies knowledge of technical principles and Edwards systems and procedures to optimize manufacturing processes.
Working Hours: 4 Day week, Monday-Thurs : 4:30pm- 3am (early finish of 2am on Thurs evening shift)
Job Functions:
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; analyse results, make recommendations, and develop reports
Analyse 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, etc.)
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
Required Education & Skills:
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or equivalent engineering degree is required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Engineering or Scientific field including either industry or industry/education
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 EHS rules and requirements 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