Senior Product & Process Engineer (GTIG)

Location: Hamble, UK

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 37.5 hours per week

A brighter future awaits you. CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses. At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace.

Scope: Working within the Global Technical Innovations Group (GTIG) the job holder’s key responsibility will be to support both the European Manufacturing Organisation (EMO) and GTIG operations in delivering upon their objectives. Role may also include projects affecting the wider business including USA, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.

Job Summary: The holder will be responsible for the investigation, development and delivery of advanced manufacturing technology opportunities to support the business requirements of manufacturing processes and new product development. A Senior Engineering position with full responsibility for the supply of “state of the art” technology to support the Manufacturing process development globally. Responsible for the technical quality of work undertaken in projects both in terms of time, quality and cost.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Is recognised internally as an advanced practitioner of their technical skills.
• Project manages projects of reasonable complexity, including budgets and resources (internal and external), if appropriate.
• Provides significant technical contribution to the European Technical Innovations Group.
• Provides significant technical contribution to projects.
• To be self-motivating and pro-active in the searching and awareness of new technology.
• Work closely with the R&D activities globally to ensure the effective development of industrial processes to support new product/material developments.
• Participate in global multi-functional project teams as an expert/module leader to ensure the effective delivery of business objectives.
• Is responsible for mentoring the technical discipline, personal development and career progression of other staff, as required.
• Supports/ leads the selection and development of the best vendors to meet the requirements of the business.
• Supports/ leads and delivers new technology projects to time and cost that deliver new, robust and commercially beneficial processes.
• Approval and management for all the technical content of the Design History Files including regulatory documentation, such as qualification protocols and specifications.
• Supports/ leads Design Review Process and FMEA process for projects where appropriate.
• Attends appropriate management meetings and reports on projects.

Travel Requirements: This role involved travel to local UK site, as well as travel globally (less than 5%).

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of contact lens manufacturing process preferred.
• Strong Process engineering background.
• Automated manufacturing technology experience.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured (Planning & Organisation).
• Flexibility / adaptability.
• Working With Others.
• Achievement of results.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Leadership Knowledge and Experience.
• Persuading and Influencing Skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to provide deadlines.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
• Recognition and analysis of problems.
• Quality conscious.
• Self-motivated, high level of initiative.
• Able to plan own and others work schedule.
• Able to organise resources.
• Able to create and work within teams.
• Encourages new thinking.
• Promotes and initiates change within the business.
• Able to work within a cleanroom or office environment.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Must be flexible with working hours.
• Significant worldwide travel.

Experience: 5 years’ + experience in a relevant industry.

Education: Degree level engineering qualification.

What we offer: You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more! We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect: As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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Locations: Ensign Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4RF, GB (On-site)