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.
Cochlear is seeking a Project Manager (Process Engineering) to support the supply chain and R&D group project execution by developing and implementing safe, scalable, stable and robust manufacturing processes across the manufacturing network for new and commercially already available product.
This position is a 12-months fixed term contract based in Cochlear’s global headquarters in Macquarie University.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop stable and reliable manufacturing processes within Cochlear and at suppliers of manufactured components.
- To support the supply chain and R&D group project execution by developing and implementing safe, scalable, stable and robust manufacturing processes across the manufacturing network for new and commercially already available product.
- Ensure that manufacturing processes and associated documents comply with Cochlear QMS and international regulation (e.g. Wl, PFMEA).
- Responsible for meeting the manufacturing strategy by relocating/ duplicating processes across the manufacturing network.
- Promote the supply chain strategy though project and influence project accordingly.
- Ensure the development and introduction of manufacturing technologies is aligned with Cochlear long-term strategy.
- Set team development strategy and budget resources to deliver against Product and services and manufacturing plan.
- Manages projects which usually span across multiple regions/business units from concept to completion.
- Responsible for delivery, performance, and completion of moderate to complex projects
- Required to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Networks, influences and persuades others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.
- Responsible for managing relationships with customers/suppliers/third parties through daily contact
Key Requirements:
Minimum
- Engineering Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, broad knowledge across people and or operational management.
- End to end project management experience
- Process engineering experience
- Manufacturing experience
- Great stakeholder management skills
Ideal
- Experience with project management tools
- Medical device industry experience and an understanding of GMP
- Process knowledge and experience
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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