Trainee Production Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Trainee Production Engineer

Department: UK Packaging

Location: Southampton, Mountpark

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (onsite)

THIS ROLE IS ONLY FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

The role will progress towards the position of Production Engineer through experience, on the job training and academic achievement.

Predominantly the role will carry out tasks including assisting / organising and executing complimentary validation and verification activities in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements – appraising, specifying and developing automated systems and production processes used in contact lens packaging and distribution – participating in multidisciplinary teams engaged in above activities.

To develop the knowledge to provide technical expertise, production and project support to Packaging and Distribution departments and the rest of the Engineering and Maintenance group at Mountpark and Delta Park.

Plan, organise and execute complimentary validation and verification activities in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements.

Participate in the appraisal, specification, development, commissioning and testing of new and existing Packaging and Distribution automated systems and equipment.

Participate in equipment & process safety compliance assessments, appraisals, capability studies and validation / verifications programmes in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements.

Report results against objectives, including design / milestone reviews, presentations, monthly reports and key performance indicator monitoring.

Assist in implementing process improvements, including optimisation of productivity, yield and quality, in line with change control requirements.

Conduct validation testing on new and existing production automated systems and equipment and complete Validation documentation.

Conduct material / equipment testing and generate Engineering Studies.

Able to contribute effectively in a multi-discipline environment providing good quality communication across whole business.

May get involved in working on some international activities, across the business and participating in technical forum activities occasionally.

Assist investigations for QFB, NCR & CAPA across Production Engineering, Maintenance, Packaging & Distribution.

Able to analyse and review data to establish equipment performance trends, reject rates and expected through puts.

Collate and present analysis / trend findings with cost justification for process or equipment improvements.

Assist with implementing process improvements using controlled methods and associated documentation.

Complete other related duties connected with the Company’s business priorities.

High level of numeric, literate, verbal, engineering reasoning and problem solving abilities.

Enthusiasm and flexibility, a Team Player, able to work alone or within a team, with good inter-personal skills.

Good organisation and accurate data collection and analysis skills, able to use own initiative and make constructive proposals for decision.

Good communicator – able to relate to people on all levels. Provide effective communication, convey and receive instructions, explain thoughts and processes.

Willing to learn new skills, conscientious, innovative and able to follow complicated instructions and procedures.

Determination to see tasks through to their successful conclusion.

Ability to learn procedures and processes quickly, able to listen to others and understand their requirements.

The role is part of a support function requiring a high level of collaborative dialogue with Packaging & Distribution staff, respective Management and other support Teams.

Possesses and is developing good Project Engineering skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

A recognised level of practical engineering competency would be advantageous or equivalent by experience.

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including health cash plan, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, 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.

We also provide access to Linked In Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with Cooper Vision.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from Cooper Vision.

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