Senior Engineer, Quality

For over 50 years, the Critical Care business within Edwards has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we’re committed to creating a world where every patient who should be monitored will be monitored with smart technology.

If you're eager to contribute your expertise and commitment to Critical Care’s mission, we invite you to explore these career opportunities. Those who join us or continue their current journey within Critical Care will play their own part in improving the quality of care and outcomes for millions of patients around the world.  

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On June 3, 2024, Edwards announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Critical Care product group to BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX).  It remains business as usual at Edwards until the transaction closes.  More information on Edwards’ announcement about the acquisition can be found here: https://www.edwards.com/newsroom/news/2024-06-03-edwards-lifesciences-to-sell-critical-care-to-bd

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 for NPD and existing products.

• 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 lower level employees on routine procedures

• Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

What You'll Need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in in Engineering or related field, 4 years experience related industry experience Required or

• Master's Degree or equivalent in in Engineering or related field, 3 years experience related industry or industry/education experience required.

What else we look for (Preferred): 

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite; Minitab and CAD experience preferred

• Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

• Working knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques

• Working knowledge of regulatory, ISO, and workmanship standards such as FDA, EUMDR, ISO 13485, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620.

• Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering

• Working knowledge of risk management per ISO 14971

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

• Good leadership skills and ability to influence change

• Knowledge of and adherence to Quality systems

• 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 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, performa