Job Title : Inspector
Location : Limerick, County Limerick
Company : Edwards Lifesciences
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-03-08
Close Date : 2023-07-08

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic, and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

The Position :
The Quality Inspector assesses devices in-process and upon completion, reviews accompanying documentation, and conducts audits to ensure all comply with regulatory and company guidelines, and that devices meet operational standards as designed.
This is an Evening shift position covering 4 days. Hours of work will be Monday to Wednesday 4.30pm – 3.00am, Thursday 4.30pm – 2.00am. You will be required to train on days initially before moving over to Evenings .

Key Responsibilities:
Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of across all components, processes, and/or finished medical device products using all applicable tools and equipment such as magnifying lamp, microscope, vision inspection system.
Conduct operational audits and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and documentation standards.
Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed work instructions.
Perform verification of manufacturing documents with component and device drawings, which may include Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing methodologies.

Additional skills:
Good communication skills
Able to read, comprehend and speak English, and elementary-level understanding of numerical functions.
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 by following detailed manufacturing instructions.
Work in a Team environment
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.

Education and Experience
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
2 years of related experience required.

Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland also offers the following benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Retirement Plan
Life and Income Protection Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Medical Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Approved Share Purchase Plan
Enhanced Leave benefits
Bike to Work tax-advantaged scheme
Subsidized onsite cafeteria
Service Awards
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive Well-being program providing the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs and events. Within the ongoing activities, employees can enjoy fresh fruit in the office, gym benefit, or free access to app-based programs.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

For United States Applicants Only:
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