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Senior Manager, Manufacturing

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 Senior Manager will lead a highly technical team of engineers, technicians, and machinists in executing on our vertical integration portfolio for site-wide machining, micro-machining, and laser welding processes for implant and delivery system components.

How you'll make an impact :

• Manage engineering & technician team including individual contributors and oversee the work of assigned manufacturing team within own function or projects. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department. Drive culture, engage staff morale and ensure employees' safety.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional team on plans, budgets, and schedules relating to new product development projects, equipment development, install, and qualification, expansions, upgrades and / or new construction within an area
• Negotiate solutions with cross-functional groups for continuous improvement
• Manage project activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables to the facility within established schedule, scope and quality objectives. Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, define alternative solutions, resolve issues, and follow-up on action items in collaboration with cross-functional groups
• Ensure continuous execution of engineering related operations within the plant in compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
• Use performance metrics to ensure proper operations and drive continuous improvement. Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)
• Other incidental duties

What you'll need (Required) :

What else you'll need (Preferred) :

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.