Edwards Lifesciences ยท 1 hour ago
2nd Shift Senior Inspector
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$49K/yr - $67K/yr
4+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative medical technologies. The Senior Inspector will assess devices to ensure they meet regulatory and company standards, perform inspections and functional testing, and provide training and support to colleagues.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Performing visual, dimensional, and functional inspection across all components and/or finished medical device products using a wide variety of all applicable tools and equipment such as magnifying lamp, microscope, vision inspection system, etc. to ensure conformance with design specifications - working independently at the highest levels of productivity
Performing functional testing of finished medical device products using both automated and manual valve testing equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications
Reviewing, following and performing job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and may enter information into JDE
Performing verification of manufacturing documents with component and device drawings, which may include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing methodologies
May control inventory to ensure appropriate storage conditions and movement
Training colleagues from other sites, including inspection of their work output
Providing coaching and training to lower level employees, evaluating and demonstrating correct approach on work of other employees, able to fill-in for Lead as needed
Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping
Qualification
Required
4 years of related experience required
Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
Good computer skills, required, including working knowledge of manufacturing software
Candidate will be required to pass basic English skills assessment
Preferred
H.S. Diploma or equivalent medical device assembly
Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity
Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures, including the ability to contribute to the development of procedures
Proficient in all inspection techniques for production inspection
Ability to clearly describe and convey nonconformance issues, and enter them into QMS (Quality Management System)
Ability to program and contribute to the validation of automated test equipment
Ability to provide feedback on product defects and may follow through to establish resolution
Strong communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including ability to convey training in methodology and procedures
Strict attention to detail
Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Work in a Team environment, and may work on inter-departmental teams
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/control
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (28)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
Recent News
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