Senior Project Engineer

Job title: Senior Project Engineer (PTIG)
Location: Fareham / Eastleigh Hampshire UK (onsite)
Department: PTIG
Working Hours: Mon Fri 37.5 hours per week

A brighter future awaits you.

CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision were big on belonging. Everyones contribution counts and thats why inclusion and diversity are so isnt just the right thing to do; its 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 lets achieve amazing things together.

Job summary What to expect:

Lead investigation development specification and delivery of advanced automation technology to support the business requirements of Global Packaging & Global Distribution Operations. Provide project management and technical engineering knowledge to the business from the onset of project initiation through post implementation. Partner with others to deliver robust packaging and distribution processes evaluating new technologies perform feasibility studies generate business cases implement and validate new automated equipment to satisfy business objectives. Leads and participates in process and product validations to assure all processes comply with company specifications to include internal quality systems and external regulations (FDA/ISO). Provides input to management to support the development and application of current/new business processes. Partners with other global resources to align and standardize wherever possible.

Scope

This position has responsibility for leading complex multiyear multimillion 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 crossfunctionally engaging people resources throughout global operations as well as managing global vendors and suppliers. Utilizes project management tools to ensure projects achieve business requirements managing the project work undertaken in terms of time cost and quality. Responsible for updating and reporting out progress regularly in a variety of documentation and global forums including those with senior leadership.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Leads multiple cross functional and complex projects inclusive of equipment builds (multimillion 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.

Travel Requirements

Significant domestic and worldwide travel including CooperVision sites and external vendors.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of contact lens packaging and distribution preferred.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Background in packaging automation manufacturing processes distribution methods product coding printing and verification processes.
• Experience with FDA/medical packaging regulations process validation and protocols.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite including Project and Visio.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact crossfunctionally.
• Strong planning and risk management capabilities.
• A Team Player able to work alone or within global multidiscipline teams as well as outside vendors and organizations.
• Enthusiasm creativity selfmotivation flexibility.
• Attention to detail and persistence.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced dynamic work environment.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
• Ability to read and understand highly technical material

Work Environment

• Mainly working in an office environment but with frequent time in packaging and distribution facilities around automated machines and equipment.
• May be required to work for extended hours with a personal computer and programs to prepare documents and reports.

Experience

• 37 years of relevant working experience.
• Working in an engineering projects function requiring a high level of collaborative dialogue with operations respective Management and other support Teams.
• Preference for a significant Medical Device or Pharmaceutical background relevant to required area of expertise.

Education

• Bachelors degree in engineering field required or equivalent qualification.

1. Industrial Mechanical or Packaging Engineering degree strongly preferred.
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• APM Practitioners Course or Prince II Project management.

What we offer:

Youll 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 well 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 youll 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 Womans 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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