Manufacturing Support Engineer

2 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom CooperCompanies Full time

JOB TITLE  – Manufacturing Support Engineers - Blue Shift

DEPARTMENT  – Engineering

LOCATION  – Hamble, Southampton

WORKING SHIFTS – 12 Hour Shifts Working Days on a 4 on, 4 off Pattern

Do amazing things as part of your every day. 

What we do every day feels pretty amazing – we help improve the way people see each day. It’s about more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence. And everybody has a part to play in making this happen – everybody’s contribution counts, whatever their role or experience. Which is why at CooperVision, you’ll feel empowered, trusted and supported in everything you do.

What is important to us

Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.

At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for Manufacturing Support Engineers (MSE’s) to support all manufacturing systems, used in the delivery and production of lenses, run at optimum performance levels. Assist with manufacturing equipment installations and qualification

This is a great role where you will provide an effective reactive and preventable maintenance process support function covering both high speed manufacturing equipment and facilities plant (out of hours); thereby maximising equipment availability, performance and product quality whilst ensuring cost and safety outcomes.

To follow all CooperVision Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality practices Provide process failure and breakdown support by diagnosing root cause and repair/recovering equipment performance Work hand in hand with production and other support staff, to achieve consistent line performance in line with Business Unit targets Utilising available analytical tools to generate and assess key performance indicators and complete trend analysis Monitor and log equipment defect lists for equipment and create plan to fix Identify preventative measures and improvements to reduce process failures and breakdowns Carry out effective preventative maintenance Identify and implement process improvements in order to maximise equipment availability and performance Execute routine safety checks and timely calibration of machines and equipment Assist in the control and management of spares Provide training to other member Support Teams as and when required Establish and maintain procedures, common ways of working and best practices Creation of new and review/update existing procedures Participation within cross functional continuous improvement and new equipment project teams

What skills and experience should you have?

We would like you to have the following experience:

Minimum of 2 years post apprenticeship process support experience, working within a high volume manufacturing environment Time served Apprenticeship in Mechanical; Electrical/Electronic engineering is an essential requirement for the role. Quality Orientated; understanding/recognition and compliance to Safe Working Practice and regulatory requirements. Comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of PLC controlled manufacturing platforms.  Proven experience in all aspects of engineering principles and techniques. Involvement in Continuous Improvement projects/activities ONC/HNC or similar in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferable

Work Environment:

This role involves working in both an engineering workshop and a clean room environment across all UKM sites. Lifting and movement of production/process equipment and materials will be required. Potential exposure to hazardous Chemicals may be required necessitating appropriate PPE to be worn. Occasional requirement for extended use of a computer

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 22 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more

You’ll benefit from extensive training opportunities and personal development. Gain insights and inspiration from collaborating with teams all over the globe. You’ll be joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible and respectful of each other’s differences. We understand that different perspectives bring fresh and unique insights to the mix.


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