Edwards Lifesciences
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.
This Manager will be directly responsible for the Technicians in the Metals Production area. This role will report to Engineering and be integrated into the Engineering Manufacturing Team. Key responsibilities will be to train develop and coach team of technicians. Develop and implement area standards that increase equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs and increase the longevity of our equipment. This role will be a member of the Metals Engineering Leadership team to help drive lasting improvements to the area and help shape the future of Metals manufacturing.
How you'll make an impact:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production support technicians
Oversee daily technical support activities to ensure minimal downtime and maximum equipment efficiency
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting protocols
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, response time, and technician productivity
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Manage staffing, training, and development plans for the technician team
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment history, and technical procedures
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment or process issues
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
6 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role and/or leading projects
What else we look for (Preferred):
Experience working in a regulated industry
Ability to manage technical disciplines and demonstrated informal mentoring and/or peer leadership skills
Proven successful project management skills
Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Extensive understanding of related aspects of manufacturing processes and/or critical support systems
Basic financial acumen as it relates to equipment purchasing/consumables management
Demonstrated skill set to manage small team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to influence cross-functional partners
Ability to integrate metrics into the projects and operations
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Primarily interacts with internal subordinates and other supervisors
Typically interacts with external suppliers, vendors and/or customers
Share information and provides basic problem solving solutions; gains cooperation of others, conducts presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules
Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness
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
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
This Manager will be directly responsible for the Technicians in the Metals Production area. This role will report to Engineering and be integrated into the Engineering Manufacturing Team. Key responsibilities will be to train develop and coach team of technicians. Develop and implement area standards that increase equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs and increase the longevity of our equipment. This role will be a member of the Metals Engineering Leadership team to help drive lasting improvements to the area and help shape the future of Metals manufacturing.
How you'll make an impact:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of production support technicians
Oversee daily technical support activities to ensure minimal downtime and maximum equipment efficiency
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting protocols
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, response time, and technician productivity
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Manage staffing, training, and development plans for the technician team
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, equipment history, and technical procedures
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment or process issues
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
6 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role and/or leading projects
What else we look for (Preferred):
Experience working in a regulated industry
Ability to manage technical disciplines and demonstrated informal mentoring and/or peer leadership skills
Proven successful project management skills
Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Extensive understanding of related aspects of manufacturing processes and/or critical support systems
Basic financial acumen as it relates to equipment purchasing/consumables management
Demonstrated skill set to manage small team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to influence cross-functional partners
Ability to integrate metrics into the projects and operations
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Primarily interacts with internal subordinates and other supervisors
Typically interacts with external suppliers, vendors and/or customers
Share information and provides basic problem solving solutions; gains cooperation of others, conducts presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules
Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness
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
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.