Description JOB TITLE : Engineer – New Products/Innovation LOCATION : Chandlers Ford/Southampton WORKING HOURS : Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week – minimum 3 days on site with flexible start and finish times A brighter future awaits you. Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and problem-solving meet? We are seeking a talented and driven Engineer to join our groundbreaking team in developing the next generation of contact lenses that will transform the way people see the world 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 multi-million 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 browser to learn more. https://coopervision.co.uk/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-unveils-plans-vision-centre-workplace-tomorrow-2 What 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 Engineers/Technical people from other industries who are passionate about data-led problem solving, and keen to get involved in developing novel contact lens products and processes. Our ideal candidate for this role would have: 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). What do we offer? You’ll 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 What will you be doing? You will be part of a team creating new and novel contact lens products in a variety of areas including: mechanical 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 responsibilities: 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. 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. 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. Qualifications LI-GA1 INDHP LI-HYBRID