Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Support page is loaded Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Support Apply locations Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 20, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R- Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time.
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 is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Support Engineer on a permanent full-time basis based in our global headquarters in Macquarie University.
This role is to provide technical leadership in manufacturing for targets to be met and to implement improvements in the Manufacturing areas to optimise efficiency and support continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides the first point of contact for Manufacturing on yield, quality and throughput issues
- Provides solutions to identified production problems
- Analyses Manufacturing rejects as required to reclaim where possible, identify, and rectify root causes of rejects.
- Ensures NCR's, and Concessions are processed accurately and effectively
- Ensures adherence and compliance to the Quality System and relevant regulatory bodies
- Identifies opportunities for safety, quality and cost improvements on the Manufacturing lines
- Mentoring junior engineers
Key Requirements:
Minimum
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
Prefer Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Biomedical or Mechatronics.
- 3 years+ experience in a similar Manufacturing role within a highly regulated industry
- Experience in working within a Quality Management system
- Proven competencies in problem solving, design, manufacturing / business process development and personal influence
Ideal
- Experience with project management tools
- Medical device industry experience and an understanding of GMP
- Process knowledge and experience
- Experience in working within Manufacturing Management system (e.g. LEAN)
Key Benefits:
- Work across a number of different technologies and processes
- Significant exposure to other parts of the business
- Great career development path
- Versatile work arrangement
- Very stable company, with high growth projections
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.
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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Welcome!
Our growth is creating great opportunities!
Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can.
Continued success depends on it.
So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions.
We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives.
Our Mission
We help people hear and be heard.
We empower people to connect with others and live a full life.
We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss.
We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.
Required Skill Profession
Engineering
📌 Senior Engineer Manufacturing Support
🏢 C01 Cochlear Limited (Australia)
📍 Australia