Process Engineering Manager - R&D
Process Engineering Manager - R&D
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Job title: Process Engineering Manager R&D
Department: R&D
Location: Chandlers Ford Eastleigh
GLS: M03
Working hours: Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week onsite
A brighter future awaits you
Who we are:
At CooperVision we are committed to helping people around the world see better every day. There are now approximately 43 million people globally wearing CooperVision contact lenses making us the#1 contact lens company in the world with the most wearers!Our contact lenses are manufactured on three continents and sold in over 130 countries. We are rapidly growing organisation employing almost 16000 colleagues globally.
To match our growth ambitions we are building a new Vision Center in Southampton UK a multimillion pound investment and a fantastic new modern place to work. We are actively recruiting more R&D personnel to match the increased scope and capabilities the Vision Centre allows.
Copy this link into your browserto learn more. are we looking for
We already have an amazing and diverse team of Engineers Chemists Physicists and Project Managers and collectively we already know a huge amount about all things contact lenses. We are looking to recruit a Process Engineering Manager from other industries who is passionate about data driven process and product development.
Our ideal candidate for this role would have:
- Proven previous experience in a Senior Engineer role within the contact lens industry or a similar highvolume precision engineering role including experience in managing technical projects; with aspects such as data drivenprocess development product development design metrology and statistical analysis is essential
- Able to resolve complex technical issues taking a structured problemsolving approach whilst working within tight timescales is essential.
- an EngineeringScientific based degree is essential
- Ability to manage develop and engage a team of professionals to deliver high performance in line with functional objectives.
- Strong ability to multitask as will be required to lead across or be involved in multiple projects.
- Good time management skills required and adherence to schedule. May be required to work to tight timescales or out of normal working hours to ensure that business needs are met.
- Ability to work under own initiative proactively highlighting any areas of concern and recommended solutions to senior management that could compromise the business performance compliance to systems financial security/performance and health and safety
- Ensure their technical knowledge and capability remains at the leading edge in their discipline
- Be familiar with computer systems for business and technical needs.
- Be familiar with process and product rapid development/prototyping techniques.
What do we offer:
Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including;25 days holiday 10% bonus private medical pensionscheme 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!
Job summary What to expect:
As the R&D Manager Process Engineering within our R&D team you will manage the provision of manufacture process engineering related resource in the support of R&D projects and programs and to facilitate design changes within Manufacturing to ensure product quality is maintained.
The Process Engineering Manager will apply their specialist engineering/scientific knowledge tolead key projects tackle complex issues provide specialist advice and charter new technical areas. You will lead a team of R&D Engineers responsible for providing process development input to R&D projects.
You will:
- Lead the Process Engineering team including recruiting engaging and developing a high performing team
- Support the R&D Director Engineering in defining priorities for the team and cascade objectives to the team in line with their strengths and development goals.
- Resource R&D projects to produce new or develop existing products utilising appropriate processes equipment and data analysis techniques
- Deliver robust and technically excellent solutions to meet the agreed technical specifications within a project
- Hold regular status meetings with the team stake holders and vendors where appropriate
- Act as mentor and coach/train other staff where appropriate
- Apply communicate and monitor technical standards to ensure highest quality work on all projects
- Ensure that appropriate Health Safety and ergonomic principles are incorporated into all projects
- Liaise with Project Managers to develop and agree project requirements and plans
- Ensure ontime delivery of technology development projects
- Lead the establishment and development of an effective vendor base to ensure timely supply at optimum quality and cost
- Work with the senior management in the costing of projects andcapital equipment
- Ensure that deployed technical solutions and product quality are fit for purpose process capable and robust
- Maintain project design history files and controlled documentation where appropriate to a project
- Demonstrate good knowledge and practice of continuous improvement techniques
A full job description is available upon request.
What is important to us
Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we arededicated we areinventive we arefriendly and we arepartners. Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team thats open flexible and respectful of each others differences working together to achieve something amazing.
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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Qualifications
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
