Engineering Transformation Lead — MBSE, PLM & AI; Hybrid

Your role

As the Advanced Engineering Manager at Edwards, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation within our Semiconductor Vacuum division's global engineering framework. Leading a diverse and talented team, your mission is to architect and implement a comprehensive strategy that encompasses engineering tools, development processes, and capability enhancement to accelerate product innovation worldwide.

Reporting directly to the Head of R&D Operations, your role is crucial in ensuring our engineering systems foster rapid time-to-market, exceptional product quality, and distinctive product differentiation across a broad and complex portfolio. You will develop and maintain a cohesive vision for digital engineering, integrating key components such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), systems engineering methodologies, requirements management workflows, advanced simulation techniques, and emerging AI-driven technologies.

Championing the Engineering digital transformation journey towards model-based engineering, you will enable seamless digital continuity throughout the product lifecycle - from initial concept and design through manufacturing, deployment, and end-of-life phases. Collaborating closely with R&D, IT, supply chain, and external partners, you will cultivate an ecosystem that supports innovation, agility, and sustainability. This is a leadership role that requires strategic thinking, hands‑on expertise, and a passion for developing scalable engineering solutions that set industry benchmarks.

Embracing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, you will inspire multidisciplinary teams to challenge the status quo, adopt best practices, and leverage cutting‑edge technologies. Your ability to guide cross‑functional initiatives and influence organizational change will be pivotal to the success of Edwards' ambitious growth objectives and technological leadership in vacuum solutions.

We warmly welcome applicants who bring diverse skills and experiences, even if not all listed qualifications are met. We believe varied perspectives enrich our team and lead to innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership in engineering systems, PLM, digital transformation, or systems engineering within complex industrial or semiconductor equipment sectors.
• Strong expertise in managing PLM platforms and comprehensive engineering tool chains.
• Deep understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and engineering configuration management practices.
• Experience driving integration of enterprise-level tool ecosystems and digital lifecycle management.
• Proven track record with AI/ML implementation in engineering or product development workflows is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional influencing, negotiation, and leadership skills across multiple organizational levels and cultures, including executive management.
• Capacity to inspire ownership and collaboration among teams without direct reporting lines.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cooperative strategies across diverse groups.
• Committed to integrity, accountability, excellence, and professionalism.
• Experience managing supplier and vendor performance to achieve strategic objectives.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and facilitation abilities.
• Commercially astute with proven change management capabilities.
• Self-driven with a history of delivering impactful results in global, complex organizations.
• A passion for continuous learning, improvement, and fostering these values institutionally.
• Robust analytical and conceptual problem‑solving skills with innovative thinking.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly both nationally and internationally.
• Fluency in English at a business‑professional level.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with in a global manufacturing or service organization.
• Demonstrated success in governance and strategic roadmap delivery.

• Join a culture built on trust, accountability, and transparent collaboration that values your contributions.
• Access lifelong learning opportunities and career development programs designed to nurture your professional growth and…