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Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AI&T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology. As part of our engineering leadership team, your work will contribute to technologies that advance treatment and improve outcomes for patients around the world.\nHow you’ll make an impact:\nThe Director, Engineering will provide strategic and functional leadership for Digital Engineering Services, driving enterprise-wide capabilities in CAD, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and digital engineering best practices. This leader will help establish the vision and direction for Digital Engineering Services, lead a high-performing team, and advance capabilities that enable product development excellence across Edwards' global R&D organization. Working closely with R&D, IT, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain partners, the Director will champion digital transformation initiatives that strengthen product development efficiency, design quality, and manufacturing readiness. \nDefine and execute the enterprise Digital Engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with R&D, product development, manufacturing, and business objectives.\n\nProvide strategic leadership and oversight of global Digital Engineering Services, including CAD design, Model-Based Definition (MBD), GD&T, tolerance analysis, and related digital engineering capabilities.\n\nLead and develop a team of engineering leaders and technical experts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n\nPlan and direct complex engineering initiatives with significant business impact, ensuring successful achievement of project objectives related to scope, schedule, quality, and organizational priorities.\n\nEstablish and govern enterprise standards, methodologies, and best practices for CAD, MBD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and digital product definition.\n\nServe as the enterprise technical authority for digital engineering, providing leadership on standards, methodologies, governance, and best practices that enable high-quality product development and drive consistency across the global R&D organization.\n\nDrive adoption of digital engineering technologies, processes, and tools that improve design quality, productivity, collaboration, and product lifecycle management.\n\nPartner cross-functionally with R&D, IT, Manufacturing, GSCQ, Regulatory Affairs, and other stakeholders to embed digital engineering capabilities across the product development lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing transfer.\n\nDevelop and manage enterprise training, onboarding, and capability-building programs related to CAD, MBD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and digital engineering methodologies.\n\nLead organizational change management initiatives to support enterprise digital transformation and adoption of digital engineering best practices.\n\nDevelop and track key performance indicators and organizational metrics that demonstrate the business value and impact of Digital Engineering Services.\n\nIdentify organizational risks, develop mitigation strategies, resolve complex technical and operational issues, and guide decision-making across multiple programs and functions.\n\nInfluence senior leadership on digital engineering investments, priorities, roadmaps, and organizational strategies.\n\nManage departmental budgets, resource planning, and investment decisions to support strategic objectives and business growth.\n\nPromote consistency, scalability, and sharing of engineering best practices across business units and engineering functions.\n\nWhat you'll need (Required):\nBachelor's Degree in related field related experience in engineering and skill levels exceeding the requirements of the previous level\n\nDemonstrated experience leading technical or engineering organizations, including management of managers and technical subject matter experts.\n\nExperience leading enterprise-wide engineering, product development, or digital transformation initiatives.\n\nExpert knowledge of CAD tools and methodologies, including parametric modeling, surfacing, assembly design, and CAD data management.\n\nExpert knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD), semantic PMI, digital thread concepts, and applicable industry standards such as ASME Y14.41 and ISO 16792.\n\nRelocation is not provided for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Irvine, California will be considered.\n\nWhat else we look for (Preferred):\nProven track record of developing and executing organizational strategies that drive business results.\n\nProficiency in relevant engineering software, systems, and digital technologies.\n\nStrong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, preferably PTC Windchill, including configuration management, change control, and product structure management.\n\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\n\nExcellent interpersonal, relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills.\n\nExperience working in a regulated medical device, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry.\n\nExperience supporting global engineering organizations and cross-functional product development teams.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead large-scale organizational initiatives and influence executive stakeholders.\n\nStrong business and financial acumen, 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