Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most. 

We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. 

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Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Edwards Lifesciences

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Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Operations & Quality 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 technical engineering, strategic business planning, process innovation, product compliance, supplier management, or enabling supply chain operations, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

Innovation starts from the heart. Heart valve disease impact millions of lives, spanning all ages and geographies. As communities globally address the opportunities and challenges of cardiovascular care, telling a compelling and authentic story is more crucial than ever. At Edwards Lifesciences, our Manufacturing and Engineering teams develop tools, technologies, and processes to power the production of life-changing medical devices to transform patients’ lives.

Within the Tissue Process Engineering Group, this position serves as a technical contributor and project lead, supporting the development, deployment, and optimization of advanced tissue manufacturing processes for structural heart valve portfolio.

**How you’ll make an impact:**

- Serve as a senior technical authority for advanced tissue manufacturing and laser‑based process technologies across the Edwards Implant Network.

- Lead technology projects from concept through implementation, including prototyping and characterization, system architecture and requirements definition, vendor selection and management, , system commission, , site transfer, and production ramp-up.

- Lead the development, evaluation, and integration of complex tissue process technologies into new product development and manage lifecycle improvements.

- Serve as the technical project lead overseeing technology development and commercialization, with responsibility for project schedules, managing technical risks and mitigation, developing validation and implementation strategies, leading a cross-functional team, and facilitating stakeholder communication throughout design, build, validation, site transfer, and sustainment phases.

- Partner closely with the Tissue & Biotechnology Center of Excellence (T&BCOE), New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, Regulatory, Validation, suppliers, and global manufacturing sites to translate design intent and Voice of the Factory into robust tissue manufacturing and laser process solutions.

- Design and execute, complex experiments and validation strategies to qualify tissue manufacturing technologies in a highly regulated environment.

- Apply principles of biomechanics to mechanical design, automation, and technologies, such as , laser and optical systems, chemical processing, vision systems, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to advance tissue manufacturing capability.

- Own laser process development activities including parameter development, window characterization, process capability studies, and ongoing optimization for yield, throughput, and quality.

- Act as a mentor and technical coach to engineers and technicians, elevating organizational capability in tissue processing and laser technologies.

- Promote safety, ergonomic, laser safety, and automation best practices in the design and implementation of tissue process solutions.

**What you’ll need:**

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific with 6 years of engineering experience including technology site transfers in a highly regulated environment.

- Experience working with laser equipment.

- Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

- Onsite required.

**What else we look for:**

- Advanced degrees and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification.

- Medical device industry.

- Experience with design, development, operation, and troubleshooting of laser systems including ultra‑short pulse, CO₂, fiber, and related laser technologies.

- Demonstrated experience with advanced automation, vision systems, data‑driven manufacturing, or AI‑enabled process control.

- Experience serving as a technical project lead with a track record of successfully transferring complex manufacturing or laser‑based technologies across sites or product lines.

- Strong financial acumen related to capital equipment, budget and operating expense management, and cost-benefit analysis.

- Demonstrated technical leadership in the end-to-end equipment design and development process, including defining equipment and software requirements, driving system architecture and detailed specifications, and ensuring alignment with manufacturing and regulatory needs.

- Proven experience managing external vendors through selection, qualification, and on-going partnership for equipment delivery from concept through factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, validation, and production readiness.

- Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing process development, optimization, and validation of complex equipment or laser-based processes, including authoring and executing characterization, IQ/OQ/PQ, and equipment technical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000 (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.

Principal Engineer, Process Development

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. 

We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. 

We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. 

Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

**About The Team**

Anduril’s Sentry Manufacturing team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on executing key tasks within the manufacturing value-chain for Sentry Tower Systems. This includes hands-on involvement in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) work, assisting with process creation and optimization, developing detailed work instructions, performing root cause analysis for production issues, and supporting quality planning for the hardware under your purview.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong desire to learn and contribute to complex electromechanical hardware challenges. You should be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment and enjoys getting hands-on to implement and refine physical solutions. If you are eager to apply your engineering skills to real-world production challenges and grow within a dynamic team, then this role is for you.

**What You'll Do**

- Support the transition of new electromechanical products from NPI to production, contributing to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) efforts, and assisting in establishing robust manufacturing processes to meet production demands.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for existing production lines and manufacturing processes, providing engineering support to resolve issues, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

- Assist in the design, implementation, and optimization of efficient manufacturing processes, supporting efforts to maximize throughput, reduce costs, and ensure consistent high-quality output for products.

- Participate in projects for the installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing systems and equipment, assisting with communication on their impact to production capabilities, efficiency, and capacity to stakeholders.

- Assist in identifying and implementing automation solutions and integrated workflows to streamline manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and repeatability.

- Develop and refine detailed manufacturing process flows, assisting in breaking down assemblies into logical subassemblies and sub-processes to optimize production flow and ensure consistent product quality on the line.

- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including detailed work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality control plans, to ensure standardized and repeatable production.

- Partner with contract manufacturers across diverse disciplines (e.g., PCBA fabrication, metallic manufacturing, final assembly) to support the establishment of repeatable production processes and ensure on-time delivery.

- Travel to key suppliers and contract manufacturers to support resolution of production issues, assist in auditing processes, and implement quality control procedures to maintain production continuity and quality.

- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to engineering teams, helping to optimize product design for production efficiency, cost, quality, and reliability.

- Support technical ownership for assigned product lines, collaborating with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Operations, Software, and Program Management to ensure seamless product realization and issue resolution.

- Maintain Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data, assisting with Bill of Material (BOM) management, configuration control, and change management within systems like Teamcenter, ensuring accuracy and alignment with production requirements.

**Required Qualifications**

- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science

- 2+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the delivery of electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment

- Experience or familiarity with integrating assemblies/subassemblies

- Extremely organized and detail-oriented

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills

- Experience in configuration management and change control processes

- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Exposure to or interest in scaling product testing and production.

- Hands-on experience with software & firmware flashing or end-of-line testing & troubleshooting

- Experience supporting the development or execution of automated test procedures on both component and system levels.

- Experience with high mix manufacturing at different stages of product maturity

- Prior experience working with JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), or Oracle (ERP) or equivalents

- Familiarity with establishing test ecosystems that de-risk hardware and meet target reliability levels.

- Experience with Bill of Materials management.

US Salary Range

$98,000—$130,000 USD

**Benefits**

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. ~~For more information, Explore Our Benefits.~~

**Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams**

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To Ensure Your Safety And Help You Navigate Your Job Search With Confidence, Please Keep The Following Critical Points In Mind

- No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

- Please always verify communications:

- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.

- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.

- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

- What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

**Data Privacy**

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Manufacturing Engineer, Production, Sentry

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