Associate Heart Valve Specialist (Sewing)

About the role

Edwards Lifesciences' manufacturing teams build the tools, technologies and devices that improve patients' lives worldwide. The Associate Heart Valve Specialist sews tissue and non-tissue components used to make medical devices, following regulatory and company guidelines. The role involves sewing work to support manufacturing and production activities.

Key responsibilities

• Sew stent and valve components using tools such as needles, scissors, forceps, specialized tooling, a microscope, magnifying lamp and MES, in rotating shifts
• Verify completed steps against specifications
• Follow work instructions and SOPs, record traceable information on device history records, and enter data into JDE and other systems where required
• Clean and sanitize workstations at the start of each shift and when switching work orders
• Perform visual inspection under a microscope and review colleagues' work
• Carry out general housekeeping, sanitization with approved chemicals, and material handling and printing

Required profile

• Secondary education; previous sewing, GMP, clean room or medical device experience preferred
• No previous related experience required
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills
• Team player who can follow detailed manufacturing instructions with minimal supervision
• Strict attention to detail and adherence to company rules, including pandemic protocols and environmental health and safety rules

Required skills

• Use of small hand tools, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Basic understanding of manufacturing procedures
• Basic computer skills preferred