Specialist II - Materials Inspection

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

Place of work: Priemyselný park 3, Michalovce, Slovakia

Wage (gross) and other rewards:  Minimum 1450€ / monthly (depending on experiences and quality of the candidate) + quarterly bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the company

Contract type: full-time

Start date: by agreement

The role:

The Specialist II – Materials Inspection is responsible for inspecting purchase parts and materials to ensure conformity with standards, specifications, and processing requirements. The role involves dimensional and visual inspections using automated equipment and precision tools (micrometers, gauges, calipers) and verification against purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, and isnpection instructions. The position ensures compliance with technical requirements, makes pass/fail decisions, and maintains accurate inspeciton records. Success in this role contributes to product quality and reulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of incoming materials for identity, dimensions, and visual defects (e.g., corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, pits).
• Evaluate statistical data, prepare reports, and perform data analysis.
• Participate in creating procedures, reviewing them, and updating as necessary within the assigned area.
• Use measuring devices such as automated inspection equipment, micrometers, gauges, calipers, microscopes, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Verify specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Make pass/fail decisions on inspected goods and maintain detailed records of results.
• Review and approve inspection reports against technical requirements.
• Apply practical knowledge of job area to resolve moderately difficult problems.
• Drive quality improvements through system simplification.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and quality system requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects as required.
• To ensure compliance with the legislative and internal requirements of the EHS and to participate in the fulfillment of the company's targets in the EHS area.

Authority (if applicable):

Authorized to make pass/fail decisions on inspected materials based on established specifications.

May approve inspection reports within defined technical requirements.

Skills & Experience:

 Practical knowledge of inspection techniques and quality standards.

 Experience with precision measuring instruments and automated inspection systems.

 Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

 Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

 Basic IT skills for data entry and report generation.

 Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications/Education:

Minimum Secondary school education

Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions and understanding of Basic Statistics technics

Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience in quality inspection or related field (preferred)

Familiarity with ISO 13485 and related standards is an advantage

Preferred training requirements:

Introduction training for administrative employees

Quality System documents and procedures relevant to all employees (local and Convatec corporate e.g. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Quality Policy, Complaints, relevant GxP documents), including regular re-training when required

Quality System documents and procedures relevant to job performance

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact

Internal – Multiple roles – primarily for activities related to the inspection of incoming materials, including  ITQA for validation of measuring equipment

External – Equipment suppliers for testing incoming materials, calibraiton and maintenance service providers for equipments related to incoming testing, and suppliers of incoming materials.

Travel Requirements

Occasionally, and primarily during the training period, the frequency may increase.

Languages

• Speaking:                   Yes                 English

• Writing/Reading:        Yes                 English

Working Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)

Office based position with home office possibilities based on the local home office policy

Flexible working hours

Work in the laboratory on PC

Team player

Organized person

Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it.

This is stepping up to a challenge.

This is work that’ll move you.

Note: Please send your CV only in English language.

Employee perks, and benefits:

• Annual global incentive plan-bonus.

• Large corporations with representation and manufacturing plants in the world.

• Stable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundings.

• Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values:

- Improve care

- Deliver results

- Grow together

- Own it

- Do what´s right

• Convatec Day – an extra day off.

• Home office possibilities.

• Flexible working hours.

• Introduction program according to company standards.

• Development training.

• Career opportunities for internal employees.

• Referral bonus system.

• Recognition program.

• Meals in the amount of 0.44 Eur per one meal unit/day.

• Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution.

• Social fund (various support and perks for employees).

• Free bus transport within Michalovce city.

• Various events/team building activities for employees.

• Various employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city.

Working Conditions:

• Work in office environment, production centers and laboratory

• Availability to travel, international and national.

Company:

Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec) 
Priemyselný park 3  
071 01 Michalovce, Slovakia

Email: job-slovakia@convatec.com 
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