Job title: Manufacturing Engineer (Business Unit)
Location: Hamble, UK
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 0800 - 1700

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. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space.  So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our team in Hamble, in a multidisciplinary role within UKM Engineering, which encompasses the responsibilities to deliver continuous improvement initiatives / projects and programmes to maximise yields, volumes and process performance.

You will provide technical expertise with the ability to take on complex equipment and process improvements in a structure problem solving capacity, including where required, vendors relations and project management. The role requires excellent attention to detail and ability to provide feedback to the wider organisation in both verbal and written forms.

About you:

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Ability to appraise, specify, develop, commission, validate and test new and existing production automated systems and equipment. Identify and implement process improvements, including optimisation of productivity, yield and quality, in line with change control requirements. Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary project teams engaged in engineering and process improvement activities including vendor relations, functioning as a leader in small problem-solving teams (2-3 people). Be able to manipulate and analyse operational data and draw conclusions thereby initiating improvement activities with known operational and commercial benefits. Conduct equipment and process safety compliance assessments, appraisals, capability studies and validation / verification programmes in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements. Initiate and support statistical process control programmes for manufacturing systems, including analysis of variation, DoE. Familiar with and use of structured problems-solving techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, and DMAIC. Timely reporting against objectives, including design / milestone reviews, presentations, monthly reporting, and key performance indicator monitoring. Train other team members, junior engineering and operations staff as required, to establish and maintain best work practices. Must be flexible to the rapidly changing needs of the business.

Travel Requirements

Some travel may be required across our sites. Some travel may also be required to out global sites or vendors for short periods of time, less than 5%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Analytical and structured problem-solving skills, FMEA, risk assessment, particularly Six Sigma / DMAIC. Project Management Skills, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum. Experience of IT systems – ERP, Manufacturing control systems, SCADA, PLC.  IT Proficient, MS Outlook, Office, Project, Minitab. Health and Safety awareness regarding safe working practices, use of equipment and mechanical handling. Results Orientated and Teamwork focussed. Able to work closely and build working relationships with production teams to create and deliver workable and sustainable business solutions at shop floor level.

Desirable 

Background in fast paced, technology driven automated production facility. Problem solving in production environment. Injection moulding Medical device/ pharmaceutical industry

Experience and Education:

Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience would be considered. On a path to or already hold a professional institute member level or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or science role. Previous experience of working directly with in a medical regulated environment or similarly regulated industry would be an advantage.

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.

We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!

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