Principal Engineer - Product & Process
Dearing, KS 67340 In-Person
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the Global Technical Innovations Group during the implementation of capacity expansion projects, selection and definition of future manufacturing platforms, modifications of existing technology or introduction of new products on current manufacturing lines. These projects include but are not limited to activities such as product and processes setup and evaluation, capacity analysis evaluation, concepts definition, vendor technical discussions, prototyping testing, and user requirements definitions.
Responsibilities
What you will do:
Process Evaluation
Equipment Design
Project Implementation
Travel: Must be willing to travel approximately 10% - 25%
Qualifications
What you will bring:
Experience:
Education:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bonus If You
Our Benefits:
CooperVision Manufacturing Puerto Rico LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action to employ Women, Protected Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Minorities, regardless of Sexual Orientation and Gender.
About Us
CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.
At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.
CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture-and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.
Job Summary:
The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the Global Technical Innovations Group during the implementation of capacity expansion projects, selection and definition of future manufacturing platforms, modifications of existing technology or introduction of new products on current manufacturing lines. These projects include but are not limited to activities such as product and processes setup and evaluation, capacity analysis evaluation, concepts definition, vendor technical discussions, prototyping testing, and user requirements definitions.
Responsibilities
What you will do:
Process Evaluation
- Lead problem solving and root cause analysis activities following the DMAIC methodology
- Define process development strategy and implementation plan
- Lead process data statistical analysis and execute characterization activities
- Provide recommendations based on process data analysis
Equipment Design
- Define user requirements for new equipment
- Support development of automation and equipment concepts
- Lead proof of concept definition and execution
- Develop equipment process setup guides
- Lead process and technology benchmarking activities
Project Implementation
- Lead engineering studies definition and execution
- Lead process development activities for new and existing products and equipment
- Support equipment commissioning
- Support equipment and process qualification activities
- Support equipment performance monitoring and evaluation
- Supervise technical team and vendors assigned to the project
Travel: Must be willing to travel approximately 10% - 25%
Qualifications
What you will bring:
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment implementation projects.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- EIT license highly desirable and CIAPR member.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient using software tools for statistical analysis
- Proven expertise on equipment and automation technical elements.
- Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task, and a commitment to timely follow-up; strong results orientation.
- Excellent project management skills - ability to establish tools and ways of working to ensure accurate and timely follow-up and on-time deliverables.
- Able to communicate professionally across a wide variety of employee levels and locations. Experience in working across multiple cultures & countries is preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
Bonus If You
- Are proficient in Minitab statistical software.
- Possess a Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Have experience working with business intelligence tools, such as Tableau.
- Possess a strong analytical mind and can juggle multiple tasks while meeting stringent deadlines.
- Want to make an impact. You're driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same.
- Are collaborative. You're excited to work as a team throughout the organization to help cultivate an amazing workplace and culture.
- Always operate with integrity. You always conduct yourself with honesty and act ethically. You say what you mean and mean what you say.
Our Benefits:
- As an employee of Cooper, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer an excellent compensation package, medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, personal, sick, and holidays, paid family leave, and many other perks and benefits. Please visit us at Benefits | CooperVision to learn more about CooperVision and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
CooperVision Manufacturing Puerto Rico LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action to employ Women, Protected Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Minorities, regardless of Sexual Orientation and Gender.
About Us
CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.
At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.
CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture-and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.
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