Quality Inspector- Product Verification (Day Shift)

Edwards Lifesciences Ireland Limited; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland is seeking a Quality Inspector to visually, dimensionally and functionally inspect medical device components and finished products. You will review documentation, operate inspection equipment, and contribute to compliance with GMP, GDP and SOPs.

You will work in a detail‑oriented team, perform line clearance, participate in audits and training, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous related experience, including GMP and GDP Required.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent Preferred.
• Good communication and English reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection on a wide variety of components and/or finished medical device products.
• Utilize a microscope in the inspection of equipment and products in line with SOPs.
• Operate automated inspection equipment to verify dimensional requirements and conduct functional testing of complex devices.
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with SOPs and record traceable information in device history records.
• Provide feedback to the team and escalate issues to Engineering Support when needed.
• Perform line clearance and verification of inspection and verify manufacturing documents against drawings.

Skills

Visual inspection

Dimensional inspection

Functional testing

Microscope operation

QMS documentation

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Vision inspection system

Automated inspection equipment

Job description

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. As a Quality Inspector you will assess devices in-process and upon completion, revies accompanying documentation, and conduct audits to ensure all comply with regulatory and company guidelines, and that devices meet operational standards as designed.

What you'll need (Required)

• 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

What else we look for (Preferred)

• 2 years of previous related experience, including GMP and GDP Required
• Leaving Certificate 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

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.