Second Shift Associate Inspector (Metals)
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
Our Quality teams help shape the development of groundbreaking technologies to ensure each stage of our innovation process is held to the highest standards of integrity and safety.
Job description
Shift
Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am
How you'll make an impact
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of components and/or finished medical device products using a wide variety of tools and equipment such as magnifying lamp, microscope, vision inspection system, etc. to ensure conformance with design specifications
- Perform functional testing of finished medical device products using both automated and manual valve testing equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications
- Review, follow and perform 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
- Perform verification of manufacturing documents with component and device drawings
- May control inventory to ensure appropriate storage conditions and movement
- May train colleagues from other sites, including inspection of their work output
- Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping
What you'll need (required)
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
What else we look for (preferred)
- Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity
- Basic level of understanding of inspection procedures
- Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills, preferred
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
- Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity
- Basic level of understanding of inspection procedures
- Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Strict attention to detail
- Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
- Work in a Team environment
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.