Senior Quality Engineer

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences i is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering

lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Senior Quality Engineer position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

This is an exciting opportunity within our Irvine Implant Manufacturing Plant in Quality Engineering to support the PURA Project for the process development and manufacturing of Edwards' next-generation tissue technology for heart valves.  The Quality Engineer will be a key member of a cross-functional core team responsible for supplier quality and process development deliverables for the project. In this role, the engineer will apply knowledge of quality engineering principles and methods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Edwards’ systems’ procedures while optimizing engineering activities from new product introduction, continuous improvement, process development, validation activities and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
How You'll Make an Impact:

• Identify and ensure the optimization of 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, MES, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk.

• Develop, update, and maintain technical content of risk management files.

• Develop training and documentation materials for production (e.g., work instructions) to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes.

• Support and lead Process Validation on Manufacturing Equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) through review and approval of protocols and reports.

• Collaborates with R&D, NPD, Pilot, Manufacturing, Operations, and personnel at other Edwards Manufacturing facilities to support Tissue & Solutions Operations projects and activities.

• Update, and maintain supplier file content including Supplier Management system administration, support Approved Supplier List (ASL) activities, and any required Preference Category status changes.

• Own and coordinate supplier Notice of Change (NOC) requests. Manage supplier project plans, facilitate part qualification process, and ensure closure of any change plan deliverables.

• Partner with Supplier Management to onboard new suppliers in alignment with each category strategy. Activities include developing and finalizing Quality Agreements, supporting Technical Assessment, Supplier Management system administration (SQMS), and conducting the initial qualification audits.
  Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on routine procedures.

• Support the Quality Audit program for all identified suppliers (Surveillance, Qualification, Performance), which includes conducting the Quality Audit, drive corrective actions, and ensure closure of any findings.

• Support Edwards sites in their Receive on Certification program owning supplier agreements, SPC data reviews, and process audits, where appropriate.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 4 years experience in Medical Device industry Required or

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering with 3 years experience in Medical Device industry Required.

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite

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

• Working knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques

• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required

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

• 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, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $103,000 to $146,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

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.