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.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Senior Process Engineer - Mechatronic based in our Sydney, Macquarie office. In this role, the successful Senior Process Engineer will ensure the viability of Cochlear’s manufacturing processes by implementing stable, scalable, and reliable solutions. You will be responsible for the development and introduction of automated manufacturing technologies, ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Responsibilities include:
- Implement reliable mechatronic or automated manufacturing processes.
- Support supply chain and R&D projects with safe and scalable solutions.
- Ensure compliance with Cochlear QMS and international regulations.
- Meet manufacturing strategy by relocating/duplicating processes as needed.
- Review and improve compliance and project/launch outcomes.
- Align manufacturing technologies with Cochlear’s long-term strategy.
- Collaborate with process technology team to develop and test new product concepts.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, schematics, testing protocols and reports.
- Execute machine validation activities e.g. IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Lead root cause analysis and propose solutions for timely project delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with other internal teams and external partners.
- Work with global supply chain stakeholders to mitigate delivery risks.
- Provide guidance to junior Engineers where required.
What makes this opportunity unique?
This role offers a dynamic and influential position within Cochlear’s global manufacturing processes, working with various stakeholders and making a significant impact on product quality and innovation. You will have the chance to lead in continuous improvement and high-standard implementation across the business.
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:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years in a similar engineering role within a highly regulated industry
- Experience in either process development or mechanical design.
- Experience developing and introducing manufacturing processes.
- Experience in risk management methodology.
- Experience in validation and verification of manufacturing processes.
Ideal:
- Experience introducing automation and vision systems in medical device manufacturing.
- Sound knowledge and skills in lean manufacturing, automation, manufacturing processes and continuous improvement
- Experience leading Root-cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives and experience with the tools associated
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work closely with others
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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