Quality Inspector - Evening Shift
Type
Full time
Location
Job reference
Req-36044
Posted for
1 month ago
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.
The Inspector assesses devices in-process and upon completion, reviews accompanying documentation, and conduct audits to ensure all comply with regulatory and company guidelines, and that devices meet operational standards as designed.
Working Hours: 4 days per week- Monday -Wednesday 4:30PM - 3AM, Thursday 4:30PM - 2AM
Key Responsibilities:
Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection on a wider variety 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 while working at a level of greater independence with a higher level of productivity; Utilize a microscope in the inspection of equipment, in keeping with associated SOP; may also operate automated inspection equipment to verify dimensional requirements
Perform functional testing of more complex finished medical device products using both automated and manual valve testing equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications
Conduct operational audits and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and documentation standards
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 utilize a variety of computer programs to perform and/or document specific job tasks
Provide core team feedback, including escalating work issues and changes in the final devices and raw materials to higher levels (e.g., Engineering Support) for assessment and correction
Perform line clearance and verification of inspection
Perform verification of manufacturing documents with component and device drawings
Support the training of other inspectors through work demonstration and feedback
May ensure smooth shift transitions by providing status de-brief of shift activities
Participate in special projects, performing Test Method Validations (TMVs), protocols, first article inspection, etc.
On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period
Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping
Education and Experience:
2 years years experience of previous related experience, including GMP and GDP Required
H.S. Diploma or equivalent Preferred
Additional Skills:
Good communication skills
Able to read, comprehend, speak, and write English
Basic computer skills, required, including working knowledge of manufacturing software
Strict attention to detail
Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, hand-eye coordination, and high manual dexterity
Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures
Continuously expands proficiency in inspection techniques
Ability to clearly describe and convey nonconformance issues, and enter them into QMS (Quality Management System)
Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed work instructions
Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues
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
Important Notices for Candidates
COVID Vaccination Requirement Notice
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.
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