Production Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Production Engineering team as a Production Engineer where you will provide technical expertise, process, production, project and process validation support to the Packaging, Distribution and Maintenance teams. You will be a key team member in the appraising, specifying and developing of packaging automated machines and distribution automated storage and retrieval systems. Other responsibilities include:

• Conduct safety assessments, appraisals, capability studies and process validation in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements
• Implement process improvements, including optimisation of productivity, yield and quality, in line with change control requirements
• Typically functioning as a Change/Project Leader in the above activities
• Timely reporting against objectives
• Training other team members and operations staff as required
  
  We are looking for individuals who have a high level of numeric, literate, verbal, engineering reasoning and problem solving abilities alongside the following:
• An engineer who is mechanically trained through an apprenticeship with an awareness/ability to carry out some basic electrical engineering
• Demonstrable experience of leading or participating in validation activities
• Demonstrable experience of authoring and reviewing technical documents
• Excellent demonstrable experience of fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on automated machinery
• Experience or knowledge of budget management
• Experience of leading or working in project teams
• Knowledge of laser marking, thermal printing and labelling equipment
• Knowledge of vision systems and barcode readers
• Experience of working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Proficient ability in Microsoft Office
  
  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., CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals. At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization. CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture-and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you. CooperVision

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 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. Please view our careers page at to view all other opportunities.