Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer 

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.

Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Senior Process Engineer  based in our Sydney, Macquarie office. In this role, the successful Senior Process Engineer  will ensure the viability of Cochlear’s manufacturing processes by implementing stable, scalable, and reliable solutions. You will be working with a collaborative and diverse group of people to develop stable and reliable manufacturing processes, support supply chain or manufacturing improvement projects, or ensure we have the capabilities to manufacture our increasing volumes. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop stable and reliable manufacturing processes within Cochlear and at suppliers of manufactured components.
• To 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. WI, PFMEA).
• 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.

What makes this opportunity unique?  

This role offers a dynamic and influential position within Cochlear’s global manufacturing processes, working with various stakeholders and making a significant impact on product quality and innovation. You will have the chance to lead in continuous improvement and high-standard implementation across the business.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ 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.

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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

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.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com 

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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.