Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
- 12 month contract +
- Immediate interview and start
- New project
We are seeking a detail-oriented MES Quality Engineer to support the implementation, validation, and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring digital manufacturing processes meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Model and configure MES workflows to align with validated manufacturing processes and quality standards.
- Support validation activities for new and modified MES functionalities.
- Ensure MES data integrity and traceability across integrated systems
- Troubleshoot MES-related issues on production lines, ensuring compliance and minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and IT teams to implement compliant process changes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, audit readiness, and operational excellence.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong understanding of MES platforms (e.g., Critical Manufacturing MES, or other ERP)
- Experience in process validation and quality documentation.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize MES in regulated environments.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
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