Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.Process Engineer is responsible for developing stable and reliable manufacturing processes within Cochlear and at suppliers of manufactured components. This includes supporting 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 product. The Process Engineer also ensures overall compliance with Cochlear QMS and international regulation and that project deliverables are being met.The OpportunityA permanent full-time position has become available for a Mechanical Process Engineer based in our global headquarters in Macquarie Office,. In this role, the successful Process Engineer will ensure the viability of Cochlear’s manufacturing process that meet business and project objectives, target and timeline.Responsibilities include:
- Develop 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 product.
- Ensure that manufacturing processes and associated documents comply with Cochlear QMS and international regulation (e.g. Wl, PFMEA).
- -Responsible for meeting the manufacturing strategy by relocating/ duplicating processes across the manufacturing network.
- Ensure that the business needs are met and project are delivered on time and on cost.
- Review PIP process as needed to improve compliance and project/launch outcome.
- Ensure the development and introduction of manufacturing technologies is aligned with Cochlear long-term strategy.
- Set team development strategy and budget resources to deliver against Product and services and manufacturing plan.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering.
- Preferably 2+ years in a similar engineering role within a highly regulated industry
- Experience in either process development or mechanical design.
- Experience developing and introducing manufacturing processes and products internally or at an external supplier.
- Experience in risk management methodology.
- Experience in validation of verification of manufacturing processes