Sr. Engineer, Supplier Development Engineering

Sr. Engineer, Supplier Development Engineering

Edwards Lifesciences 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. This position offers a unique career opportunity to work on design and development of implantable devices and delivery systems for cardiovascular disease.

• Provide manufacturing engineering support in the design and development of implantable devices and delivery systems within the Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) Supplier Development Engineering team.
• Conduct engineering activities from initial product development through product launch, developing manufacturing technologies to meet new product demands.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts, tools and analysis; conduct reviews to ensure DFM considerations are incorporated into designs.
• Assess and develop supplier part capability; work directly with suppliers to address specifications and quality requirements; lead supplier validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and support initial builds and commercialization of new product introduction.
• Integrate new products into manufacturing, manage product phase‑in/phase‑out activities around design, regulatory and clinical requirements, and support manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Provide technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including evaluation of supplier capability, part qualification plans, specification reviews, product implementation and part transition to manufacturing.
• Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes.
• Perform design and drawing reviews to ensure components meet desired manufacturing capabilities.
• Define supplier qualification requirements for OEM, contract manufacturer and custom materials, including supplier validations and fixture design for test method development.
• Respond with urgency to quality issues and communicate or escale appropriately.
• Ensure Tier 1 suppliers use capable Tier 2 suppliers and resolve any inter‑company conflict effectively.
• Align cross‑functional teams and suppliers on outstanding issues in a timely manner.
• Work with suppliers to optimize processes, reduce cost, ensure lean manufacturing and eliminate waste.
• Develop and manage project milestones in line with development and commercialization needs.
• Perform supplier risk & capacity assessment and take appropriate actions to ensure timely and successful commercialization.
• Audit suppliers for their technical capabilities and quality criteria.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a scientific field with 4 years of related experience (industry or industry/education) OR or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a scientific field with 3 years of related experience (industry or industry/education).
• On‑site work required; up to 20% domestic/international travel.
• Preferred:
• Experience with statistical tools (SPC, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.).
• Experience in catheter manufacturing technology for cardiovascular and endovascular devices or minimally invasive endoscopy and implantable devices.
• CAD experience using ProE/Solid Works.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and technical writing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict and relationship management.

• Competitive salaries, performance‑based incentives and a wide variety of benefits programs tailored to employee and family needs.
• California (CA) base pay range: $106,000 to $149,000.
• Pay will vary based on qualifications, education and prior experience.
• Applications accepted while the position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Edwards requires COVID‑19 vaccination for all patient‑facing and in‑hospital positions. If hired into a covered role, proof of vaccination is required unless a medical or religious accommodation is granted. The requirement does not apply where prohibited by law.