Manufacturing Support Engineer

CooperVision

  • Southampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Job Description:JOB TITLE - Manufacturing Support Engineers - Blue ShiftDEPARTMENT - EngineeringLOCATION - Hamble, SouthamptonWORKING SHIFTS - 12 Hour Shifts Working Days on a 4 on, 4 off PatternDo amazing things as part of your every day.What we do every day feels pretty amazing - we help improve the way people see each day. It's about more than making contact lenses, it's about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence. And everybody has a part to play in making this happen - everybody's contribution counts, whatever their role or experience. Which is why at CooperVision, you'll feel empowered, trusted and supported in everything you do.What is important to usRecruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.What will you be doing?We are looking for Manufacturing Support Engineers (MSE's) to support all manufacturing systems, used in the delivery and production of lenses, run at optimum performance levels. Assist with manufacturing equipment installations and qualificationThis is a great role where you will provide an effective reactive and preventable maintenance process support function covering both high speed manufacturing equipment and facilities plant (out of hours); thereby maximising equipment availability, performance and product quality whilst ensuring cost and safety outcomes.
  • To follow all CooperVision Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality practices
  • Provide process failure and breakdown support by diagnosing root cause and repair/recovering equipment performance
  • Work hand in hand with production and other support staff, to achieve consistent line performance in line with Business Unit targets
  • Utilising available analytical tools to generate and assess key performance indicators and complete trend analysis
  • Monitor and log equipment defect lists for equipment and create plan to fix
  • Identify preventative measures and improvements to reduce process failures and breakdowns
  • Carry out effective preventative maintenance
  • Identify and implement process improvements in order to maximise equipment availability and performance
  • Execute routine safety checks and timely calibration of machines and equipment
  • Assist in the control and management of spares
  • Provide training to other member Support Teams as and when required
  • Establish and maintain procedures, common ways of working and best practices
  • Creation of new and review/update existing procedures
  • Participation within cross functional continuous improvement and new equipment project teams
What skills and experience should you have?We would like you to have the following experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years post apprenticeship process support experience, working within a high volume manufacturing environment
  • Time served Apprenticeship in Mechanical; Electrical/Electronic engineering is an essential requirement for the role.
  • Quality Orientated; understanding/recognition and compliance to Safe Working Practice and regulatory requirements.
  • Comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of PLC controlled manufacturing platforms.
  • Proven experience in all aspects of engineering principles and techniques.
  • Involvement in Continuous Improvement projects/activities
  • ONC/HNC or similar in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferable
Work Environment:
  • This role involves working in both an engineering workshop and a clean room environment across all UKM sites.
  • Lifting and movement of production/process equipment and materials will be required.
  • Potential exposure to hazardous Chemicals may be required necessitating appropriate PPE to be worn.
  • Occasional requirement for extended use of a computer
What we offer:You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 22 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!You'll benefit from extensive training opportunities and personal development. Gain insights and inspiration from collaborating with teams all over the globe. You'll be joining a friendly team that's open, flexible and respectful of each other's differences. We understand that different perspectives bring fresh and unique insights to the mix.If you like what you see, take the first step towards your brighter future and apply today. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.#LI-LD2#COPVAbout Us:CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture-and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.

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