Edwards Lifesciences
Director, Metals Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
Edwards Lifesciences, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Director, Metals Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross‑functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.
The Director, Metals Engineering & Manufacturing Technology will lead engineering teams that provide daily manufacturing support, drive process improvements, and optimize advanced metals manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for execution of the metals engineering strategy, ensuring stable, capable, and compliant manufacturing processes that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
The Director partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to translate strategic direction into disciplined engineering execution while developing strong technical talent and sustaining manufacturing excellence.
How you’ll make an impact
Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and senior individual contributors responsible for daily manufacturing engineering support, process optimization, and yield improvement, and technology sustainment for CNC and micro‑machining operations.
Plan and direct complex project activities (e.g., VIP/value engineering, product engineering, process engineering, advanced engineering, core competencies) with large scale or significant business impact, holding accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables. Develop project plans, schedule, scope, and quality objectives while using engineering methods (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean), employing technical design skills to redesign or design new products and/or processes. Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, and resolving issues in collaboration with cross‑functional groups.
Own engineering support for day‑to‑day production operations ensuring rapid response to manufacturing issues, stable and compliant processes, and minimal production disruption.
Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies.
Lead tactical execution utilizing cross‑functional departments to develop and provide design recommendations that integrate into complex components or products.
Lead efforts to optimize business processes and systems by assessing needs and implementing technology solutions.
Collaborate with cross‑functional team members on strategic program activities.
Lead network and COE teams in driving standardized programs leveraging best‑in‑class practices.
Provide input to the department strategy and may lead the integration of new products and collaborate with NPI and R&D on product and process transfers.
Responsible for the tactical execution of value‑stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on Lean, Six Sigma, and EW Production System.
Other incidental duties.
What you’ll need (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Demonstrated experience leading managers or senior technical teams
What else we look for (Preferred)
Master’s degree
8 years of experience in metals manufacturing and/or process engineering
Strong background in advanced metals processing, Nitinol experience preferred
Knowledge of CNC and micro‑machining technologies
Experience with TPM and equipment reliability programs
Experience working in a regulated industry, medical device industry preferred
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiation and relationship management, with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Expert understanding of engineering procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
Knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineering
Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams, provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions and partnering with HR on employee relations
Ability to influence cross‑functional partners, business units, and/or sites and engage with senior management
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of engineering to the business
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively cascade issues to appropriate management
Ability to work and excel within a fast‑paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Experience leading briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damaging relationships
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries and protecting the environment.
COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. All patient‑facing and in‑hospital positions require COVID‑19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation. This requirement does not apply where it is prohibited by law.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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The Director, Metals Engineering & Manufacturing Technology will lead engineering teams that provide daily manufacturing support, drive process improvements, and optimize advanced metals manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for execution of the metals engineering strategy, ensuring stable, capable, and compliant manufacturing processes that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
The Director partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to translate strategic direction into disciplined engineering execution while developing strong technical talent and sustaining manufacturing excellence.
How you’ll make an impact
Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and senior individual contributors responsible for daily manufacturing engineering support, process optimization, and yield improvement, and technology sustainment for CNC and micro‑machining operations.
Plan and direct complex project activities (e.g., VIP/value engineering, product engineering, process engineering, advanced engineering, core competencies) with large scale or significant business impact, holding accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables. Develop project plans, schedule, scope, and quality objectives while using engineering methods (e.g., Six Sigma and Lean), employing technical design skills to redesign or design new products and/or processes. Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, and resolving issues in collaboration with cross‑functional groups.
Own engineering support for day‑to‑day production operations ensuring rapid response to manufacturing issues, stable and compliant processes, and minimal production disruption.
Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies.
Lead tactical execution utilizing cross‑functional departments to develop and provide design recommendations that integrate into complex components or products.
Lead efforts to optimize business processes and systems by assessing needs and implementing technology solutions.
Collaborate with cross‑functional team members on strategic program activities.
Lead network and COE teams in driving standardized programs leveraging best‑in‑class practices.
Provide input to the department strategy and may lead the integration of new products and collaborate with NPI and R&D on product and process transfers.
Responsible for the tactical execution of value‑stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on Lean, Six Sigma, and EW Production System.
Other incidental duties.
What you’ll need (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Demonstrated experience leading managers or senior technical teams
What else we look for (Preferred)
Master’s degree
8 years of experience in metals manufacturing and/or process engineering
Strong background in advanced metals processing, Nitinol experience preferred
Knowledge of CNC and micro‑machining technologies
Experience with TPM and equipment reliability programs
Experience working in a regulated industry, medical device industry preferred
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiation and relationship management, with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Expert understanding of engineering procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
Knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to engineering
Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams, provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions and partnering with HR on employee relations
Ability to influence cross‑functional partners, business units, and/or sites and engage with senior management
Ability to develop and integrate metrics into projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of engineering to the business
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively cascade issues to appropriate management
Ability to work and excel within a fast‑paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Experience leading briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damaging relationships
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries and protecting the environment.
COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. All patient‑facing and in‑hospital positions require COVID‑19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation. This requirement does not apply where it is prohibited by law.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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