Engineer New Products & Innovation (R&D)
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Job Location:
Southampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job title: Engineer New Products & Innovation
Department: R&D
Location: Chandlers Ford Southampton
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week (3 days on site)
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.
Scope:
We are seeking a talented and driven Process/Manufacturing Engineer to join our groundbreaking team in developing the next generation of contact lenses that will transform the way people see. 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 Engineers/Technical people from other industries who are passionate about data-led problem solving and keen to get involved in developing the next generation of contact lens products and processes.
Job Summary:
You will be part of a team creating new and novel contact lens products in a variety of areas including mechanical and software as well as ensuring regulatory compliance. You will interact with R&D personnel regulatory teams manufacturing and their support function. You will also need to communicate with third parties such as suppliers contractors or other development partners.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- To participate in the conceptualisation development and verification of new processes and products making use of appropriate data analysis tools/models where required.
- To support the development of products and processes in manufacturing throughout their lifecycle at acceptable cost volume and quality performance levels through the production of new tooling designs.
- To assist in the identification of improvement areas and to improve accordingly using a data driven approach.
- Design of experiments data analysis and reporting. To include hands-on management of trials.
- To identify and implement suitable new technology both from inside and outside the direct contact lens environment.
- Writing of technical reports.
- To be aware of relevant product related defects.
- To accurately and fully complete all data entries onto the process records.
- To liaise with customers vendors and outside technical resources.
- To train manufacturing and R&D technical staff in the use of equipment as the business requires. This can be across all shifts and include manufacturing sites worldwide.
Experience:
- Experience with process optimisation and process scale up preferably within in a medical device pharmaceutical cosmetics or food industry.
- Previous experience of working within Research and Development or Process or Manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop optimised processes for volume manufacturing.
- Experience of in line process control methods.
- Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. Six Sigma/DMAIC approach).
- Experience providing technical input to multi-functional projects.
- Strong analytical skills / use of statistical methods and software tools (e.g. VB Matlab).
- Effective communicator with the ability to communicate across all levels.
- Good presentation and report writing skills.
- Exposure to liquid processing (highly advantageous).
Education
- Degree in science/engineering or equivalent experience
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 an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.
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 view all other opportunities.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Live Brightly. Our daily and monthly soft contact lenses are designed with your health and comfort in mind. For every eye, every person, and every day.
