Senior Principal Engineer, Environmental Sustainability

Imagine how your ideas andexpertisecan change a patients life. Our GlobalOperations &Qualityteam plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning labeling warehouse management material handling or any of our other supply chain opportunities you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

We are looking for a technical leader responsible for advancing the companys environmental sustainability strategy with a focus on carbon accounting climate strategy and external environmental reporting. This role leads the management of robust environmental data systems ensures compliance across global disclosure frameworks and drives measurable improvements in environmental performance across the enterprise.

How youll make an impact:

• Oversee and manage the enterprise-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory including Scope 1 2 and 3 emissions ensuring alignment with leading standards such as the GHG Protocol. Own emissions data quality validation and assurance processes and track progresses against targets.

• Support the development and execution of climate strategy including science-based targets by helping to translate goals into actionable plans. Partner across EHS Facilities Supply Chain R&D and Corporate Impact to align priorities and drive execution. Serve as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders support supplier engagement on Scope 3 and interface with external auditors and assurance providers.

• Lead preparation of external environmental disclosures including CDP TCFD/ISSB-aligned reporting and other voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements. Ensure all reporting is accurate consistent and audit-ready while monitoring and implementing evolving regulatory requirements.

• Establish and manage environmental metrics KPIs and dashboards to track performance across energy water waste and emissions. Provide data-driven insights to leadership and drive initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in environmental outcomes.

• Define and manage environmental data systems governance structures and internal controls to ensure integrity and consistency of environmental data. Lead development of standardized methodologies and ensure integration with broader enterprise platforms and reporting tools.

What youll need:

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience leading global sustainability programs with a strong focus on sustainability reporting climate strategy and carbon accounting.

• Proven leading enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives including Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol CDP reporting Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) emissions reduction strategies and regulatory compliance.

• On-site presence required to foster collaboration and engage with key stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and/or internationally to support global program execution.

What else we look for:

• Masters degree or higher in Environmental Engineering Sustainability Occupational Health & Safety Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced certifications (e.g. CSP CIH).

• Recognized subject matter expert in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) sustainability and environmental compliance with demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide programs in a global manufacturing environment.

• Deep expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting climate risk management and decarbonization strategies including application of the GHG Protocol and global reporting frameworks such as CDP TCFD ISSB CSRD).

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements related to air emissions water stewardship hazardous and non-hazardous waste management energy management chemicals management and resource conservation.

• Advanced understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and management systems including OSHA ISO 14001 ISO 45001 and global EHS regulatory frameworks.

• Proven track record of developing and executing long-term EHS and sustainability strategies that align with business objectives operational excellence initiatives and corporate sustainability commitments

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive organizational change through data-driven decision-making risk mitigation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale environmental compliance sustainability transformation climate initiatives or EHS risk reduction programs across multiple sites and geographies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance we offer competitive salaries performance-based incentives and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA) the base pay range for this position is $139000 to $196000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g. qualifications education prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role as a condition of employment you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19 unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.