Edwards Lifesciences · 1 month ago
Senior Assembler
USA - California – Irvine
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$44K/yr - $59K/yr
4+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is a global leader in medical technology, focused on creating innovative tools and devices that improve patient lives. The Senior Assembler will be responsible for the precise assembly of medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and providing training to lower-level employees. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally within the Global Supply Chain team.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Applies skill and dexterity in the assembly of components into finished devices, in keeping with regulatory and company guidelines
Using a broad range of higher tools and equipment to complete assembly of medical devices precisely and in a timely fashion at each multiple work stations, - advanced proficiency in specified operations - following work order instructions and drawings, using computers to navigate drawings, and entering parts status data
Inventory reconciliation at start of day and when transitioning to next work order
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 data into manufacturing data systems
Providing coaching and training to lower level employees, monitoring the line performance, evaluating and demonstrating correct approach on work of other employees, in the absence of the Lead
May perform line clearance, i.e., cleaning and sanitizing work stations at the start of the shift and when transitioning to next work orders
Ensuring all required components and tools are ready for the build
Self-assessment of work, which may include visual inspection under magnification, and sequential review of colleagues work, providing constructive team feedback, including escalating work issues and changes in equipment performance to supervisor for assessment and correction
Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping
Qualification
Required
4 years experience previous related experience Required
Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, speak English, and have elementary-level understanding of numerical functions
Candidate will be required to pass basic English skills assessment
Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions
Preferred
Excellent communication skills
H.S. Diploma or equivalent previous medical device assembly experience Preferred
Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures
Work in a Team environment, primarily work with colleagues and supervisor
Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues based on sequential work reviews and follow up with colleagues to ensure understanding
Flexibility to work overtime to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing processes
Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures
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 to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
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