Principal Project Engineer, Injection Molding

$115,000 - $163,000/Yr

Edwards Lifesciences - Camp Hill, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Camp Hill, PA

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Project Engineer, Injection Molding at Edwards Lifesciences is a pivotal role focused on enhancing supplier performance across all manufacturing sites. This position ensures that injection molded parts are robust, harmonized, and scalable, utilizing best technologies and compliant with regulatory requirements. The role involves project management, including formal planning and tracking, and is part of a cross-functional team responsible for sourcing strategies and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical performance of suppliers in the manufacturing of injection molded components.
• Adhere to the Molding Playbook to drive tooling fabrication and process optimization.
• Manage multiple projects from feasibility through implementation, including charter & scope, detailed plan, defined schedule, risks mitigation, progress reports, and cost management.
• Escalate project risks to management as required.
• Plan, organize, and conduct all aspects of technical reviews.
• Contribute to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during product development phases.
• Support thermoplastic and silicone tooling and processing troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed to meet quality system requirements.
• Participate cross-functionally to support strategies including capacity, supplier sourcing, logistics, equipment, and processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in providing technical engineering support in a regulated industry.
• Strong proven leadership and successful project management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate health of projects effectively.
• Demonstrated track record in executing large scale projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in providing technical engineering support in a regulated industry is preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing with general understanding of plastics engineering, injection mold design & construction and injection mold processing.
• Supplier relationship building, development, and project support.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making.
• Knowledge of technical operations, preferably including medical device, process excellence methodologies such as Six Sigma, and FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO standards and EH&S guidelines.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex and technical information to all levels of the organization.
• Innovative and strong execution skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver on short- and long-term strategic goals.
• Proven expertise in IT platforms, preferably Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems (PLM, Ignite), and CAD experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Wide variety of benefits programs to address diverse individual needs of employees and their families