Provide technical support to Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality and Business Excellence teams in the design and development of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to continuously improve business processes.**Key Responsibilities**:- Support routine daily assembly operations by measuring and verifying productivity, and resolving routine productivity metrics issues in collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g., Mfg Ops, Engr, Quality, Business Excellence)- Perform routine standard work operations and cycle time assessments, to identify opportunities for process improvement.- Actively participate and support Gemba walks, Lean assessments, Kaizen events, 6S assessments, improvement initiatives from IDEAS program, line balancing exercises, work content definition, Lean Deployment Plan initiatives and TOPP implementations.- Execute routine experiments and tests (following protocols) to develop processes/methods improvements, based on Lean Six Sigma principles; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports for review.- May participate in projects related to waste reduction, problem solving and root cause analysis, testing, and mistake proofing.- Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, Click View, MES, Lean Kit, etc) to update documentation in systems.- Other incidental duties**Education and Experience**:H.S. Diploma or equivalent RequiredPrevious related experience Preferred**Additional Skills**:- Good problem solving methodology, root cause analysis, and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)- Good written and verbal communication (English and Spanish), interpersonal, and relationship building skills- Good computer skills including usage of Microsoft Office Suite- Basic knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies and procedures- Basic knowledge Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment- Strict attention to detail- Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner- Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision- 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/controlAbout Edwards LifesciencesEdwards 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.COVID Vaccination Requirement**For United States Applicants Only**:Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.EEO is the Law click here for more information regarding Equal Employment OpportunityDisability accommodation for employment applicantsEdwards E-VerifyFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Pay Transparency Notice
