JOB TITLE: R&D Development Engineer 

LOCATION: Chandlers Ford/Southampton

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 08.30am to 4.30pm – Minimum 3 days office, 2 days at home 

A brighter future awaits you

At CooperVision, we are proud to be the global leader in contact lenses. At our innovative sites worldwide, we manufacture and distribute contact lenses to some of the biggest names in optics. We’re all about creating brighter futures for our customers, our wearers and our people. 

What can you expect from us as an employer? 

Well, we like to look at things a little differently. We call it bringing a refreshing perspective. And for every one of us who works here, it means our opinion really counts, we get to share our ideas, and we get to make an impact.  

We’re big on belonging. Because being part of something great is what makes our company the best it can be. And we value diversity, because you can see a whole lot more when you have different perspectives. We’re an ambitious company. And to help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you all you need to achieve yours.  

What will you be doing?

We have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Development Engineer to join our lens design and metrology team where you will develop new and novel lens designs for testing both in-vivo and in-vitro, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance.  You will interact with R&D personnel, regulatory teams, manufacturing and their support function. You will also need to communicate with 3rd parties such as suppliers, contractors or other development partners.

Essential responsibilities: 

To participate in the design, development and verification of new products, making use of appropriate design software (either bespoke or third party) and data analysis tools/models where required. To identify new methods of product metrology, and improve existing methods and techniques, to guide product development and process control. Ensure that new and existing metrology methods and Design Verification testing and reports comply to regulatory requirements. To support the development of products and processes in manufacturing throughout their lifecycle at acceptable cost, volume and quality performance levels through the production of new tooling designs. To assist in the identification of improvement areas and to improve accordingly using a data driven approach. To liaise with customers, vendors and outside technical resources. To train manufacturing and R&D technical staff in the use of equipment as the business requires. This can be across all shifts and include manufacturing sites worldwide. Design of experiments, data analysis and reporting. To include hands-on management of trials. To identify and implement suitable new technology, both from inside and outside the direct contact lens environment. Writing of technical reports. Writing of verification and validation protocols and reports. To ensure that the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures are adhered to. To report any hazards or concerns to the relevant department manager and to make recommendations for improvement. To ensure all staff use the protective equipment provided and follow laid down safety procedures. Keeping the workplace clean and tidy at all times To ensure the Quality Policy is understood and actions are consistent with the policy To ensure all Standard Operating Procedures are understood and followed and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) are maintained Understand and implement the ‘Change Control’ procedures ensuring all procedures are kept up to date. To be aware of relevant product related defects.  To accurately and fully complete all data entries onto the process records.

 

What are we looking for?

We would like you to have the following experience:

Engineer with process optimisation and process scale up with experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical or Food, Cosmetics company Worked within Research and Development or Process or Manufacturing teams Optimised processes for volume manufacturing Experience of in line process control methods Someone with exposure to liquid processing would be highly advantageous Experience providing technical input to multi-functional projects Ability to use technical knowledge to develop industrial processes and product design  Strong analytical skills / use of statistical methods and software tools (e.g. VB, Matlab). Effective communicator with the ability to communicate across all levels. Strong problem solving skills (e.g. Six Sigma/DMAIC approach). Good presentation and report writing skills.

 

What do we offer?

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, 10% bonus, 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!

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.

What is important to us?

Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are dedicated, we are inventive, we are friendly, and we are partners. Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together to achieve something amazing.

Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.

At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.