Principal Engineer- Product & Process at CooperVision, Inc in JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico

Job Description:

A1.               CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see each day. Since its beginning, the company has been advancing the industry by developing lenses backed by cutting-edge research and advanced materials and optics.  CooperVision has become a trusted and reliable partner for eye care professionals and lens wearers around the world. Whether addressing common vision correction needs, such as astigmatism, or more challenging issues, such as irregular cornea and childhood myopia, CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective to vision care backed by the world's most complete line of spherical, toric, multifocal, and specialty lenses, along with the broadest portfolio of products to treat childhood myopia.

What We’ll Offer You

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a critical global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuels a deeply engaged, high-performing organization. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

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. 

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%

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

Work Environment:

•    Prolonged sitting in front of a computer reading data, creating reports & presentations.

•    Regular communication via email, phone, virtual meeting tools, and in-person meetings with key stakeholders.

•    As business needs dictate, work extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks.

•    Generally, works in a closed environment, in office conditions, with moderate level of noise and controllable changes of temperature.

•    Dynamic environment.

•    Needs to stand, walk, and may be seated for a long period of time.

•    Uses hands and fingers to feel, handle and reach

•    Performs light physical effort with little exposure to adverse conditions

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. 

Number of openings for this position: 3

 

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