Senior Assembler

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.

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. Youll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning labeling warehouse management material handling or any of our other supply chain opportunities you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

Applies skill and dexterity in the assembly of components into finished devices in keeping with regulatory and company guidelines.

How youll make an impact:

The standard hours for this role are Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm
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

What youll need (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.

What else we look for (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.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance we offer competitive salaries performance-based incentives and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA) the base pay range for this position is $44000 to $59000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g. qualifications education prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

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.