Senior Inspector, Pilot

Edwards Lifesciences • Irvine, CA

18d • $51,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Senior Inspector supports manufacturing and production activities by following established procedures and guidance. The role performs visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of components and finished medical device products, and functional testing of finished products, to ensure conformance with design specifications. The Senior Inspector works independently at high productivity levels, records traceable information on device history records, may enter information into JDE, and verifies manufacturing documents against component and device drawings, potentially using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing methodologies.

Additional duties may include training colleagues from other sites and inspecting their work, coaching and training lower-level employees, demonstrating correct work approaches, and filling in for the Lead as needed. The position requires timely arrival, regular attendance, and working a full eight-hour or longer work period.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of related experience in the electronics or medical device industry.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of manufacturing software.
• Pass a basic English skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, with hand-eye coordination and high manual dexterity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey training in methodologies and procedures.
• Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures, including the ability to contribute to their development.
• Proficiency in production inspection techniques.
• Ability to clearly describe nonconformance issues and enter them into a QMS.
• Ability to program and contribute to validation of automated test equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, follow detailed work instructions, and fill in for the Lead as needed.
• Ability to propose modifications to work assignments or station setups to maintain smooth workflow.
• Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback, communicate product defects, and follow through to establish resolution.
• Ability to follow company requirements and take appropriate measures to protect personal and others' safety and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of components and finished medical device products using applicable tools and equipment to verify conformance with design specifications.
• Perform functional testing of finished medical device products using automated and manual valve testing equipment.
• Follow work instructions and SOPs, record traceable information on device history records, and potentially enter information into JDE.
• Verify manufacturing documents against component and device drawings, which may include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing methodologies.
• Train colleagues from other sites, including inspecting their work; coach and train lower-level employees; demonstrate correct work approaches; and fill in for the Lead as needed.
• Maintain timely arrival, regular attendance, and work a full eight-hour or longer work period.
• Communicate product nonconformance issues and provide or accept feedback to support resolution.
• Follow company rules and requirements, including Environmental Health and Safety rules, and take appropriate measures to prevent injuries and pollution.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• A wide variety of benefits programs to address employees' and their families' diverse individual needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed