Value Stream Improvement Engineer

Applies knowledge of technical principles and Edwards systems/procedures to optimize value stream processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Identify and ensure the implementation of opportunities to optimize value stream processes including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods)
- Lead and establish project plans to ensure deliverables are completed and executed through Value Stream Improvement Plan A3s
- Create current and future state value stream maps and the implementation plan A3 for getting from current to future
- Identify the Ideal State
- Define, track, and report value stream specific measures to senior leadership at regular cadence; elevate issues as necessary
- Continually expand knowledge and adoption of Lean principles and practices to all members of the Values Stream and be the champion of VS improvement; a change agent
- Other incidental duties

**Education and Experience**:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field, 4 years of experience on managing projects of increasing complexity and project management experience Required
Experience in the medical device industry Preferred
CAD experience Preferred
Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment Required

**Additional Skills**:

- Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project
- Strong 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
- 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 applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to coach VS GB trainee
- Ability to facilitate Kaizen Event
- Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
- 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

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

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