Senior Project Engineer

at  The Cooper Companies

JOB TITLE : Senior Project Engineer
LOCATION : Fareham or MountPark, Southampton
WORKING HOURS : Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week – predominantly office based with opportunities to work remotely/flexibly depending on business need.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Global Packaging team at our site in Fareham or Mountpark in Southampton. In this role, you will have responsibility for leading complex, multi-year, multi-million dollar “state of the art” automated technology projects, new product introductions and initiatives, including initial requirements and data gathering, developing solutions and business cases. Working collaboratively interdepartmentally and/or cross-functionally, engaging people resources throughout global operations, as well as managing global vendors and suppliers.
You will lead investigation, development, specification, and delivery of advanced automation technology to support the business requirements of Global Packaging Operations. You will provide project management and technical engineering knowledge to the business from the onset of project initiation through post implementation. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will lead and participate in process and product validations to assure all processes comply with company specifications to include internal quality systems and external regulations (FDA/ISO

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.