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 primary objective of the role is to drive improvement towards operational excellence by leveraging Lean and Six Sigma principles in the manufacturing site's processes as well as building continuous improvement mindset and culture within the site. Through the application of industrial engineering methodologies, the role is also responsible for the site's facility and capacity planning, provides cost analysis and optimizes capital expenditure to meet business needs.
How you’ll make an impact:
• Formulate the current state and develop the future state value stream map. Establish the value stream improvement plan to move the value stream from current to future state and ensure deliverables are executed and completed. Track and report value stream specific metrics to senior leadership regularly; elevate issues as necessary. Support and implement value stream SMART Factory roadmap automation and digitalization initiatives.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement and value improvement projects within the value stream. Execute operational excellence strategies and deployment to value stream.
• Responsible for value stream equipment capacity and manpower planning. Update and maintain equipment capacity and productivity database. Design, develop and implement value stream workstation design, line and shop floor layout.
• Perform method engineering analysis - process design, time and motion study, line balancing. Develop, update and maintain value stream standard hours and yields.
• Work as change agent with value stream stakeholders to build continuous improvement mindset and culture. Expand knowledge and adoption of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to value stream employees. Conduct problem solving methodologies training.
• Provide inputs for the formulation of Strat Plan and Annual Operating Plan.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health and 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. Other incidental duties.
What you'll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field, 2 years experience of hands on experience managing projects of increasing complexity and project management experience
• Experience in the medical device industry Preferred
What else we look for (Preferred):
• Software Competence: AutoCAD, MS Office, Microsoft Project, Visio Professional, MiniTab, Clarizen
• Knowledge in FDA Regulations in Medical Devices and ISO13485
• Statistical Techniques
• A3 Thinking and Problem Solving
• Attention to Details, Highly Organized, Analytical, Consultative
• Multi-Tasking and Manage Competing Priorities
• Good documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques
• Basic Lean Six-Sigma Knowledge
• Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry
• 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 the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders
• 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
