Principal Engineer- Product & Process

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Company: CooperCompanies

Location: Juana Diaz, PR 00795

Description:

Job Description

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 Engineer- Product & Process 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.

Responsibilities

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%

Qualifications

What you need to bring:

Experience:
  • Ten years of experience in the regulated manufacturing industry (medical device or pharmaceutical).
  • Five years of experience and exposure in manufacturing equipment implementation projects.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering majors preferred.
  • 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


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.

CooperVision LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action to employ Women, Protected Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Minorities, regardless of Sexual Orientation and Gender.

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