Senior Project Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Project Engineer
LOCATION: Fareham or MountPark, Southampton
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week – predominantly office based with opportunities to work remotely/flexibly depending on business need.
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 a Senior Project Engineer to join our Global Packaging team at our site in Fareham or Mountpark in Southampton.
In this role, you will have responsibility forleading complex, multi-year, multi-million dollar “state of the art” automated technology projects, new product introductions and initiatives, including initial requirements and data gathering, developing solutions and business cases. Working collaboratively interdepartmentally and/or cross-functionally, engaging people resources throughout global operations, as well as managing global vendors and suppliers.
You will lead investigation, development, specification, and delivery of advanced automation technology to support the business requirements of Global Packaging Operations. You will provide project management and technical engineering knowledge to the business from the onset of project initiation through post implementation.
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will lead and participate in process and product validations to assure all processes comply with company specifications to include internal quality systems and external regulations (FDA/ISO
Essential responsibilities:
Leads multiple cross functional and complex projects, inclusive of equipment builds (Multi-Million dollars per machine), complex process changes, facility layout changes and/or EHS improvements.
Manages scope, deliverables, risk and resources (internal and external).
Leads equipment design & procurement, including developing User Requirement Specifications (URS), vendor and proposal evaluation, (P)FMEA and process mapping creation, conducting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT), and coordinating installation activities with vendors.
Reviews and provides recommendations on contractor bids, capabilities, and engineering feasibility of project proposals.
Develops and maintains in depth technical knowledge of facility, equipment, processes, and products within CooperVision.
Creates and updates project deliverables in support of project objectives. This includes various forms of plans and records in formats to include Microsoft Project, Excel Spreadsheets, Word Documents, and presentation format.
Facilitates meetings (and produces related documents such as agendas and minutes) to review and update portfolio, program and project information.
Effectively applies PM Tools and Methods with sponsors, resource managers, and other stakeholders, and counsels them on appropriate use and application.
Works closely with other local and global project managers on related projects or programs on dependencies such as managing issues and risks, updating schedules and predecessors/successors, communication planning, and creating other plans and records.
Works collaboratively in a fast paced, agile environment where close teamwork and partnering are the order of the day. Builds positive, productive working relationships across the organization.
Addresses project challenges effectively, evaluating alternatives, proposing, and implementing solutions, and taking corrective action as necessary.
Train other team members, operators and maintenance on automation and equipment as required, to establish and maintain best work practices, including all technical and training documentation.
Partner with site finance leadership team to appropriately forecast project spend, project closure, and asset assignment.
What are we looking for?
We would like you to have the following:
Experience as a Project Engineer but with exposure to engineering, process and product validation and automation experience.
Proven experience working in an engineering project’s function requiring a high level of collaborative dialogue with operations, respective Management and other support Teams.
Preference for a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical background relevant to required area of expertise, however would consider automotive, consumer goods background.
Knowledge of secondary packaging and distribution preferred
Background in packaging automation, manufacturing processes, distribution methods, product coding, printing and verification processes
Experience in Project Management
Experience with FDA/medical packaging regulations, process validation and protocols is desirable
Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, including Project and Visio
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Travel
Significant domestic and worldwide travel, including CooperVision sites, external vendors
What do we offer?
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, private medical, 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!
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.
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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