Senior Manager, Lifecycle Management

Edwards Lifesciences

. Lead planning and execution of changes impacting Edwards' commercialized THV and/or TMTT product portfolios .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of changes impacting Edwards' commercialized THV and/or TMTT product portfolios
Manage large-scale to enterprise-wide programs and initiatives for global continuity of quality supply
Ensure Global Supply Chain integration into product lifecycle management through collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and other critical supply chain functions
Provide engineering expertise using business excellence methods such as Six Sigma and LEAN
Resolve manufacturing issues to ensure business continuity, product quality, and customer service
Safeguard medical product design and manufacturing intent from suppliers through distribution
Direct and guide project teams executing tactical Supply Chain projects and initiatives
Ensure Manufacturing Readiness Reviews occur before major builds following operations changes
Analyze and track progress against key business and operating metrics
Provide input on executive summaries and recommendations for new projects, initiatives, and programs
Escalate program risks to management when projects are not successfully executed or do not achieve anticipated outcomes
Integrate process technologies and transfer stabilized products into and between Edwards Commercial Manufacturing facilities and External Manufacturers
Drive product launches into additional markets
Communicate risks and mitigations to stakeholders and Senior Leadership
Partner with Finance to quantify budget needs, project resources, expenses, and capital expenditures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
10 years of related experience providing technical engineering support in medical device manufacturing
Demonstrated track record of successfully commercializing and sustaining medical devices
Experience in Supply Chain such as Suppliers, Manufacturing, and/or Distribution
Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct line reporting authority
Lean Six Sigma Belt certification (preferred)
Technical knowledge and leadership in manufacturing engineering of medical devices
Knowledge of Six Sigma, cGMP, DFM, LEAN, EH&S guidelines, FDA guidelines, ISO standards, ergonomics, GD&T, automation and equipment design and implementation, supplier development, and process validation
Understanding of Design Control for Class II & III medical devices
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems such as PLM and Ignite
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to translate highly complex technical information to all organizational levels, including executive leaders
Extensive understanding of advanced processes and equipment used to manufacture medical devices
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adherence to company rules, pandemic protocols, and Environmental Health & Safety rules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
Wide variety of benefits programs for employees and their families