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Inspector, Pilot RI

Edwards Lifesciences

Irvine, CAFull-time$45–62K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–62K/yr
Location
Irvine, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Pilot Inspector (Receiving) supports manufacturing and production activities by inspecting components and devices and verifying receiving documents against drawings. The role follows established work instructions and procedures, records traceable information, enters data into JDE, and controls inventory and product labeling. Edwards Lifesciences describes its manufacturing teams as creating tools, technologies, and devices intended to transform patients’ lives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Device AssemblyEnglish CommunicationInspection ProceduresInspection TechniquesInspection EquipmentHand-Eye CoordinationManual DexterityNonconformance ReportingQMS Data EntryFeedback ExchangeProduct Defect ResolutionComputer SkillsManufacturing SoftwareTeamwork

Qualifications

2 Years Related ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentEnglish Proficiency

Full job description

USA - California – Irvine

Full time

Req-52020

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.

The Pilot Inspector (Receiving) works to support manufacturing/production activities, following established procedures and guidance.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of components and devices using a wide variety of applicable instruments and equipment such as magnifying lamp, microscope, vision inspection system, calipers, etc. to ensure conformance with design specifications, working at a level greater independence with a higher level of productivity.

  • Perform verification of receiving documents with component and device drawings to ensure requirements are met.

  • Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions (i.e., routers) and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and entering information into JDE.

  • Control inventory to ensure appropriate storage conditions and movement, as well as ensuring correct labeling of product status.

  • Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping, attend training for new processes and procedures.

What you'll need (Required):

  • 2 years experience previous related experience.

  • Previous medical device assembly experience.

  • Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, speak English, and have strong communication skills.

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • H.S. Diploma or equivalent.

  • Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures.

  • Ability to continuously expands proficiency in inspection techniques.

  • Ability to use applicable instruments and equipment, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity.

  • Ability to clearly describe and convey nonconformance issues, and enter them into QMS (Quality Management System).

  • Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues on independent data verification.

  • Ability to provide feedback on product defects and follow through to establish resolution.

  • Proficient computer skills, including strong working knowledge of manufacturing software.

  • Work in a Team environment with minimum supervision.

  • 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, the base pay range for this position is $45,000 - $62,000 (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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,248 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45–62K/yr
  • California median$118–177K/yr192 salary ranges
  • US median$101–165K/yr941 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $54K, is 64% below the California median midpoint ($148K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 379 open Manufacturing jobs in California and 3,248 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (1,750 postings).
Education
732 of the 3,248 open Manufacturing jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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