Manufacturing Engineer II

Vacancy - Manufacturing Project Engineer at Bausch & Lomb

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our nearly 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 12,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our QA Team.

The manufacturing project engineer is responsible for the management of engineering projects including but not limited to new machinery, machinery upgrades, systems upgrades including working with corporate IT for critical IT infrastructure. Also will be involved in the validation and qualification of new products, processes, machines and systems. Will also be involved in the improvement of production processes on site using lean six sigma tools and techniques. Has responsibility for the management, update and qualification of production and process changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage projects effectively, ensuring we are the meeting of project scope and deadlines and costs and to ensure implementation to Company and International Standards.
• Write and execute detailed validation protocols for FAT / IQ / OQ / PQ
• Evaluating manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, testing, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Solve problems related to products / processes and systems using 6 sigma and trend analysis. DoE, FMEA, process risk assessment etc.
• Conduct engineering elements of the contract review process as required.
• Perform cost and technical evaluations and make recommendations on improvements in the production process
• Work with Corporate IT on IT infrastructure projects.
• Administrator of the OTIS and Focal Points Systems.
• Manage all stakeholder (external & internal) relationships and expectations for smooth project delivery - identifies and takes contingency action, where required.

Required Experience: 

• Technical knowledge: strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, methodologiesnand technologiesand QMS benficial. 
• Project management skills: planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource managment. 
• Manufacturing experience: experience in a manufacturing, project management or engineering role. 
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Quality regulatory compliance: Understanding of QMS and regulatory requirements relating to a manufacturing operation. Knowledge of ISO standards. 
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and Benfits:

• £30 - 34k dependant on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Plam
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site parking 

This role is full time and permanent. 

This role is full time and permanent.