Production Engineer

CooperVision; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contact lens manufacturer in Eastleigh is seeking a Production Engineer. In this role, you will provide technical expertise, support production operations, and lead improvements in systems and processes. Candidates should have a background in engineering, experience in a regulated environment, and strong troubleshooting skills. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover and life assurance

Wellness Platform for mental health

Discounted contact lens scheme

Extensive training and career development

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting fault diagnosis on automated machinery.
• Understanding of cGMP and Process Validation.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, process, production and project engineering support.
• Lead small problem-solving teams and participate in technical forum activities.
• Implement process improvements, including optimisation of productivity, yield and quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting fault diagnosis

Lean Manufacturing

High-speed process engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor, HNC or HND in Engineering or Science

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Carton lasers

Thermal printers

Labeling equipment

Vision system inspection/barcode readers

Job description

Production Engineer – Mount Park, Eastleigh (Onsite)

Location: Mount Park, Eastleigh (Onsite)

Working hours: Mon - Fri, 37.5 hours per week

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses; it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job Summary – What to expect

As the Production Engineer for Packaging Operations, you will provide technical expertise on process, production and project support to Mount Park Operations. Your primary responsibilities include organizing and executing validation and verification activities in line with medical device regulatory requirements, appraising, specifying and developing automated systems and production processes for contact lens operations, and leading and participating in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, process, production and project engineering support to Operations departments to satisfy business objectives.
• Lead small problem‑solving teams and participate in technical forum activities.
• Appraise, specify, develop, commission, validate and test new and existing production automated systems and equipment.
• Conduct equipment & process safety compliance assessments, appraisals, capability studies and validation/verifications programmes in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements.
• Implement process improvements, including optimisation of productivity, yield and quality, in line with change control requirements.
• Provide timely reporting against objectives, including design/milestone reviews, presentations, monthly reports and KPI monitoring.
• Initiate improvement activities, providing detailed commercial benefits.

Travel Requirements

May be required to travel to and work at global sites for short periods of time, with ample notice.

Experience & Education

• Engineering apprenticeship (mechanical, electrical or electronic) or equivalent.
• Bachelor, HNC or HND in Engineering or Science.
• Experience troubleshooting fault diagnosis on automated machinery.
• Working knowledge of carton lasers, thermal printers and labeling equipment.
• Experience with vision system inspection/barcode readers.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• High‑speed process engineering and optimisation experience.
• Proven experience of Lean Manufacturing.
• Understanding of cGMP and Process Validation.
• Project management experience.
• Professional Institute associate member level or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare cover and life assurance.
• Wellness Platform to support mental health and wellbeing.
• Discounted contact lens scheme.
• Extensive training and career development.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.

About Us

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to improving the way people see every day. We value collaboration across scientists, researchers, manufacturing experts, sales and marketing professionals. Our employees are proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly, and we foster a culture of inclusivity and continual learning.

Equal Opportunity

All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.