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Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team on an 18 month fixed term contract based in our Macquarie and Lane Cove, offices. In this role, the successful Project Engineer will work within the Manufacturing Network Optimisation team to coordinate and deliver technical projects to expand the capacity of Cochlear's manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering manufacturing projects that help improve Cochlear's manufacturing capabilities.
- Coordinating projects to expand manufacturing capacity at Cochlear's sites in both Macquarie and Lane Cove. This could include construction and fit out of new manufacturing areas (Cleanrooms and non-Cleanrooms) and the procurement and installation of capital equipment.
- Facilitating close collaboration between the project manager, technical teams and external contractors.
- Developing work plans, schedules, budgets, and validation plans.
- Monitoring project progress and ensuring delivery of targets. Communicating project updates and escalations to a wider range of stakeholders.
- Promoting safety and quality standards in all project activities.
What makes this opportunity unique?
This role allows you to collaborate across various disciplines, including manufacturing, engineering, and procurement, while contributing to the development of Cochlear’s life-changing hearing solutions.
About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential:
- Successful record of delivering technical engineering projects within a highly-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Ability to develop technical documentation and reports.
- Effective communication skills across diverse teams.
- Proven ability to deliver projects against targets.
Ideal:
- Experience in manufacturing or medical devices.
- Familiarity with quality assurance practices.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
- PMP certification
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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
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
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.
