Senior Project Engineer, Distribution

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

Job Summary:

Lead investigation, development, specification, and delivery of advanced automation technology to support the business requirements of Global Packaging & Global Distribution Operations. Provide project management and technical engineering knowledge to the business from the onset of project initiation through post implementation.  Partner with others to deliver robust packaging and distribution processes, evaluating new technologies, perform feasibility studies, generate business cases, implement, and validate new automated equipment to satisfy business objectives. Leads and participates in process and product validations to assure all processes comply with company specifications to include internal quality systems and external regulations (FDA/ISO). Provides input to management to support the development and application of current/new business processes. Partners with other global resources to align and standardize wherever possible.

• Leads multiple cross functional and complex projects, inclusive of equipment builds (Multi-Million dollars per machine), complex process changes, facility layout changes and/or EHS improvements.  Manages scope, deliverables, risk and resources (internal and external).
• Leads equipment design & procurement, including developing User Requirement Specifications (URS), vendor and proposal evaluation, (P)FMEA and process mapping creation, conducting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT and SAT), and coordinating installation activities with vendors.
• Reviews and provides recommendations on contractor bids, capabilities, and engineering feasibility of project proposals.
• Develops and maintains in depth technical knowledge of facility, equipment, processes, and products within CooperVision.
• Creates and updates project deliverables in support of project objectives. This includes various forms of plans and records in formats to include Microsoft Project, Excel Spreadsheets, Word Documents, and presentation format.
• Facilitates meetings (and produces related documents such as agendas and minutes) to review and update portfolio, program and project information. 
• Effectively applies PM Tools and Methods with sponsors, resource managers, and other stakeholders, and counsels them on appropriate use and application.
• Works closely with other local and global project managers on related projects or programs on dependencies such as managing issues and risks, updating schedules and predecessors/successors, communication planning, and creating other plans and records.
• Works collaboratively in a fast paced, agile environment where close teamwork and partnering are the order of the day. Builds positive, productive working relationships across the organization.
• Addresses project challenges effectively, evaluating alternatives, proposing, and implementing solutions, and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Train other team members, operators and maintenance on automation and equipment as required, to establish and maintain best work practices, including all technical and training documentation.
• Partner with site finance leadership team to appropriately forecast project spend, project closure, and asset assignment.

Travel Requirements: 

Significant domestic and worldwide travel, including CV sites, external vendors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of contact lens packaging and distribution preferred
• Distribution technology experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Project Management
• Background in packaging automation, manufacturing processes, distribution methods, product coding, printing and verification processes
• Experience with FDA/medical packaging regulations, process validation and protocols.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, including Project and Visio
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills