Job Description

Job title: Trainee Production Engineer

Department: UK Packaging

Location: Southampton, Mountpark

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (onsite)

THIS ROLE IS ONLY FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

A brighter future awaits you

The role will progress towards the position of Production Engineer through experience, on the job training and academic achievement.

Predominantly the role will carry out tasks including assisting / organising and executing complimentary validation and verification activities in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements - appraising, specifying and developing automated systems and production processes used in contact lens packaging and distribution - participating in multi disciplinary teams engaged in above activities.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• To develop the knowledge to provide technical expertise, production and project support to Packaging and Distribution departments and the rest of the Engineering and Maintenance group at Mountpark and Delta Park.

• Plan, organise and execute complimentary validation and verification activities in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements.

• Participate in the appraisal, specification, development, commissioning and testing of new and existing Packaging and Distribution automated systems and equipment.

• Participate in equipment & process safety compliance assessments, appraisals, capability studies and validation / verifications programmes in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements.

• Report results against objectives, including: design / milestone reviews, presentations, monthly reports and key performance indicator monitoring.

• Assist in implementing process improvements, including optimisation of productivity, yield and quality, in line with change control requirements.

• Conduct validation testing on new and existing production automated systems and equipment and complete Validation documentation.

• Conduct material / equipment testing and generate Engineering Studies.

• Able to contribute effectively in a multi-discipline environment providing good quality communication across whole business.

• May get involved in working on some international activities, across the business and participating in technical forum activities occasionally.

• Assist investigations for QFB, NCR & CAPA across Production Engineering, Maintenance, Packaging & Distribution.

• Able to analyse and review data to establish equipment performance trends, reject rates and expected throughputs.

• Collate and present analysis / trend findings with cost justification for process or equipment improvements.

• Assist with implementing process improvements using controlled methods and associated documentation.

• Complete other related duties connected with the Company’s business priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of numeric, literate, verbal, engineering reasoning and problem solving abilities.

• Enthusiasm and flexibility, a Team Player, able to work alone or within a team, with good inter-personal skills.

• Good organisation and accurate data collection and analysis skills, able to use own initiative and make constructive proposals for decision.

• Good communicator - able to relate to people on all levels. Provide effective communication, convey and receive instructions, explain thoughts and processes.

• Willing to learn new skills, conscientious, innovative and able to follow complicated instructions and procedures

• Determination to see tasks through to their successful conclusion.

Experience

• Ability to learn procedures and processes quickly, able to listen to others and understand their requirements.

• The role is part of a support function requiring a high level of collaborative dialogue with Packaging & Distribution staff, respective Management and other support Teams

• Possesses and is developing good Project Engineering skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• A recognised level of practical engineering competency would be advantageous or equivalent by experience.

THIS ROLE IS ONLY FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including, health cash plan, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, 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 you 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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