Process Engineering Manager – Cochlear
Location: Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales.
Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Mid-Senior. Job function: Medical Equipment Manufacturing.
About Cochlear
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 say 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.
About the Process Engineering Department
The department is responsible for developing stable and reliable manufacturing processes within Cochlear and at suppliers of manufactured components. It also supports 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 available products.
Opportunity
We have an exciting permanent full-time position for a Process Engineering Manager based in Cochlear's global headquarters in Macquarie University. This highly visible leadership role is suited to someone who is motivated by the opportunity to build, lead, and develop a Process Engineering team, inspire the team, set direction, involve, motivate, and help the team grow.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, develop, and lead a team of Process Engineers
Collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders globally
Develop long-term (3-5 year) strategies that align with the department's mission and goals
Analyse current processes to identify opportunities for improvement
Support the development of stable and reliable manufacturing processes within Cochlear and at suppliers of manufactured components
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 products
Ensure that manufacturing processes and associated documents comply with Cochlear QMS and international regulation (e.g. WI, PFMEA)
Be responsible for meeting the manufacturing strategy by relocating/duplicating processes across the manufacturing network
Deliver complex processes in line with project objectives, target and timeline within the area of expertise
About you
Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
Strong communication skills, including the ability to manage difficult conversations and resolve conflicts
Experience in GMP, DFA, LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology is ideal
Experience developing and introducing manufacturing processes and products internally or at an external supplier
Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach
Ability to work in Macquarie University and Lane Cove
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 valued 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, we have several programs in place to support you.
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