Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring.
Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of atrisk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).
To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com.

 

About the role and department

We offer you a central role in an exciting company that is constantly growing. You will join the Process Development DK team whose primary focus is to support the Infusion Care business branch in Convatec. Your team plays a central role in new product development projects, being the bridge between the R&D department designing new products and the Advanced Operations department responsible for specification, commissioning, and maintenance of production lines. From early engagement in numerous projects, we assure that manufacturing processes are in place or being developed to facilitate effective handover to scale up for high-volume manufacturing.

We are working in a hybrid workplace setup with office space in Osted near Roskilde, Denmark. Your workplace will be Osted, being the location of our Danish production facilities. Further we offer the possibility of working from home per agreement with line manager.

Key responsibilities include

In the position of Process Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of high-volume manufacturing processes for new products. As a central member of new product development projects, you will secure duly attention to Design for Manufacturing and will develop and verify suitable and robust manufacturing processes. In parallel, you will investigate the opportunities to test, mature,e and introduce new technologies and processes that may increase efficiency in future manufacturing.

• Apply structured DfM analysis on selected product concepts in projects and clearly flag designs and processes problematic to effective high-volume manufacturing.

• Apply Design for Six Sigma to secure a data-driven base for decision-making, to systematically determine process windows and process validations.

• Coordinate and drive production of prototypes in close liaison with the projects, process development colleagues, and operators at production sites.

• Perform manufacturing tests, design new jigs and test rigs, and identify and communicate with external suppliers of services, technologies, materials, and manufacturing equipment.

• Produce a thorough and structured documentation package that conforms with regulatory requirements and good documentation practice, securing a smooth development process and efficient hand over to the engineering department.

• Liaise with the Engineering Department and the Advanced Operations organisation to embed knowledge from manufacturing to select processes and map process-related problems which may be solved in future manufacturing.

• Participate in project meetings and contribute to the efficient flow of information, clear communication, and proactive involvement of relevant stakeholders.

What you bring

As a person you are structured, well organised, and have a holistic approach to problem-solving. You actively take the lead on tasks and independently engage with stakeholders to collect relevant information to scope and time activities.

You thrive in a cross-functional project environment and use your good communication skills to highlight the critical path of activities and prerequisites for performing the process development tasks. You are curious about new ways of doing things, continue to challenge the status quo and come forward with proposals and ideas. You are a distinct team player and utilize your good collaboration skills to work in close collaboration with R&D, mechanical design, project management, engineering, production, procurement, mould, automation, QA/QC, and Regulatory Affairs. You are pragmatic and operate with a sense of urgency to meet your deadlines.

You enjoy a busy working day and can progress several tasks in parallel, thriving with evolving, changes and various tasks. You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills that will help you to develop robust processes. You understand the importance of good documentation practices and see the value in creating solid documentation.

Qualifications

The right candidate will bring the following qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

• Have +3 years’ experience with process development for high-volume manufacturing – preferably of medical devices is an advantage.

• Knowledge of Design Control and GMP regulatory framework and documentation requirements is a benefit.

• Experience with DoE’s, Six Sigma, and process validation is an advantage.

• An independent, proactive, driven, and structured work aptitude is desired.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• English language proficiencies to function successfully in a multinational corporation.

 

About us
 

We offer you a position in a dynamic and global company where the days are never the same. Convatec will provide you with challenges and development opportunities and the chance to influence your own role. You will be a part of a great community where we all help and support each other – while continuously building on our competencies and network.

Interviews will be conducted continuously, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. In case of questions about the position, please contact Anders Wilhelm Hede, Manager Process Development DK, at cell phone +45 40741002. We look forward to receiving your application, CV, and other relevant documents.

At Convatec, our vision is pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We devise, develop, and manufacture innovative products and services that support people with deeply personal and challenging medical conditions, helping to improve care for them and giving them greater confidence, freedom, and mobility.

Convatec, Infusion Care is a part of a global medical technology business focused on serving people and caregivers. We develop and market sterile disposable products for subcutaneous infusion of various medications. Specialised in the treatment of chronic diseases, such as Diabetes Mellitus and Parkinson’s Disease. Our manufacturing facilities in Denmark and Mexico produce more than 100 million infusion sets per year, making us the world leader in this field. Further information about the company can be found at our website www.b2b.convatec.com or www.convatec.com.

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Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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