Senior Manager, Metals Technology and New Product Introduction

Edwards Lifesciences•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences, our Manufacturing teams create precision components that enable life-changing therapies. As part of our metals organization, you will lead the people, processes, and technologies that produce high-accuracy, high-reliability components for implant and delivery systems. Your leadership in advanced machining, automation, and continuous improvement will translate innovation into world-class manufacturing performance. The metals technology Senior Manager oversees a high-performance team responsible for delivering precision-machined components using state-of-the-art CNC, micro-machining, laser welding, and automated systems. This leader ensures operational excellence, technology readiness, capacity planning, and compliance with medical device quality and safety requirements while serving multiple new product development and commercial manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include the development and sustaining of the metals machining technology roadmap, leading and supporting automation and lights-out manufacturing initiatives, and implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to maximize equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Demonstrated experience leading machining or precision manufacturing teams.
Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining, process controls, metrology, and tooling.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience in precision machining, CNC operations, or medical device manufacturing.
Experience with micro-machining, high-precision tolerances, and automated machining processes.
MBA or other advanced degree
Proven experience implementing automation, robotics, or lights-out manufacturing in a machining environment.
Experience deploying or managing TPM, preventive maintenance programs, or equipment reliability strategies.
Strong project management and capital equipment planning skills.
Proficiency with ERP/MES systems, CAM/CAD tools, and machining data systems.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Financial acumen related to tooling assets, machining cost management, and capital investments.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Ability to thrive in a high-mix, fast-changing production environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, machinists, CNC programmers, and technicians. Build technical depth, drive engagement, and maintain a strong culture of safety and compliance.
Oversee day-to-day machining operations including scheduling, priority setting, capacity planning, and resource allocation to support multiple internal customers across R&D, new product introduction, and production.
Sustain and manage all CNC machining technologies, ensuring robust process capability, optimal tool selection, machine performance, and alignment with long-term manufacturing strategies.
Lead the integration, validation, and scaling of micro-machining technologies, including ultra-precision CNC, micro-turning/milling, EDM/micro-EDM, and laser-based machining & welding as applicable.
Drive automation and lights-out manufacturing, including robotic load/unload, tool life monitoring, in-process inspection, and machine connectivity to enhance productivity and consistency.
Partner with Engineering, IT/MES, and equipment suppliers to support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data-driven machining, machine health monitoring, and digital work instructions.
Own the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program for the metals organization, including autonomous maintenance, preventive maintenance planning, and continuous improvement in equipment reliability.
Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, spare parts management, and equipment performance monitoring to maximize uptime and OEE.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, the metals Center of Excellence and R&D on machining-related strategies, budgets, equipment planning, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Support new product development by coordinating prototype machining, providing DFM/A input, and preparing machining processes for scalable production transfer.
Successfully launch, stabilize, and transfer novel manufacturing processes to the Metals commercial manufacturing network
Manage machining-related projects with full accountability for schedule, scope, risk management, and quality outcomes.
Ensure all machining processes comply with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and environmental, health, and safety requirements. Maintain documentation, calibration systems, process controls, and traceability appropriate for regulated medical device manufacturing.
Drive process optimization through SPC, root cause investigation, standard work, and lean/Six Sigma methodologies and alignment to Edwards Production System (EPS)
Deploy metrics and dashboards that clearly communicate shop performance, capacity utilization, and improvement opportunities.
Support the New Product Introduction and R&D teams in the optimal technology selection and early process development for new products.
Act as the machining service provider to multiple product lines, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely delivery of components and tooling. Negotiate priorities across stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and ensure high satisfaction with machining services.
Ability to manage assigned team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
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