Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

About Convatec

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 more than 10000 colleagues we provide our products and services in around 90 countries united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatecs revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit

About the role:

Provide process expertise along with key skills relating to validation process optimization and problem solving. Support and deliver projects from the Project Portfolio and work closely with all teams to ensure that CI is embedded at every level within the organization and that all deliverables are constantly improved. Embrace and drive ConvaTecs core mission values and priorities. Managing multiple projects which will vary depending on the complexity of the project/change.

Your key duties and responsibilities:

• Perform IQ OQ PQ validation
• Update and maintain change control systems and associated documentation
• Identify and deliver cost savings
• Adhere to legal corporate and site legislation and procedures
• Compliance with GMP requirements and uphold these standards
• Compliance with EHS requirements and uphold these standards
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans clearly identifying and sequencing all activities required for successful and timely project delivery.
• Seek and deliver CI opportunities across the site Managing complex projects adhering to timelines and budgets.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in Manufacturing CI support role
• Understanding of Risk management for Medical Devices.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving centered around CAPAs and NCs.
• Experience working within a lean manufacturing environment.
• Must have in-depth working knowledge of all processes and equipment within focus factory.
• Understand the implications and requirements of external regulations particularly GAMP5 FDA & MHRA EHS and manufacturing legislation.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills including a track record of creating plans and meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a good team player proactive and flexible approach.

Qualifications/Education:

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Six Sigma Green Belt or demonstrates a similar approach to problem solving
• PC Skills including SAP Word Excel PowerPoint MS Project CAD
• Trained in IQ OQ PQ validation principles
• Strong Working Knowledge of Problem-solving tools.
• Kaizen lead trained.
• Prince 2 Practitioner or a Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification desired.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel may be required with this role (15%) including to other Convatec manufacturing facilities and to supplier facilities as required. This could be domestic or international travel.

Working Conditions:

• Onsite based at Deeside or Rhymney manufacturing site.

Special Conditions:

• Working in an office-based environment with time spent on the shop-floor and in a clean room environment. Flexibility to support the facility across shifts and weekends as required.

Ready to join us

At Convatec were pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If youre ready to make a real impact apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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