Team Lead, Manufacturing Engineering - Process Improvement

The Team Lead, Manufacturing Engineering - Process Improvement is responsible for providing expertise and leading the relevant Manufacturing Engineering team to maintain, develop and implement efficient and compliant manufacturing processes for the production and support of current and new medical devices.

Responsibilitiesinclude

Leadership & team management - Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, define roles and expectations, manage workloads, develop competencies, and conduct performance reviews.

Strategic planning & resource allocation - Set team goals, plan resources, oversee project delivery, and track progress, costs, and key process metrics.

Manufacturing optimisation - Improve manufacturing efficiency through method enhancements, waste reduction, new technologies, and sustaining support for existing product families.

Continuous improvement & innovation - Drive best-practice initiatives, monitor state-of-the-art developments, and implement improvements across processes and systems.

Compliance & quality oversight - Ensure adherence to Cook values, quality systems, medical device standards, PPE requirements, and high-quality engineering outputs.

Cross-functional collaboration - Build internal and external networks, participate in design and risk reviews, and support manufacturing areas including CI, sterilisation, sustaining, maintenance, calibration, and validation.

What we're looking for

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and experience

Knowledge and experience in implementing change to drive continuous improvement projects

Highly developed project management skills





Intermediate statistical data analysis skills and experience

Experience leading a small team in a processing/manufacturing environment

Knowledge and experience in the application of Process Risk Management Technique

Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail

Communicates clearly and concisely, in a manner appropriate to the intended audience

Seeks opportunities for innovative and improved approaches to delivering results

Market-competitive salary package, quarterly bonus, and annual leave loading

Access to an onsite gym and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Subsidised cafeteria, wellness room, prayer room, and onsite parking

Ongoing support, mentoring, and opportunities for professional development

Inclusive team culture with opportunities to participate in community engagement initiatives

About us

We are passionate about making unique, quality medical devices and connecting with people to improve lives. Founded on inventing,manufacturingand delivering medical devices, we provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need to help their patients return to living.

Our commitment to innovation involves bringing new products to market and keeping existing products relevant to a changing healthcare landscape.



We believe in using our business to help people and communities thrive by creating inclusive,supportiveand healthy environments.

We are proud of our history of innovative firsts and the impact we have on patients and communities. With manufacturing facilities in Australia, Europe and North America and offices in various locations around the world, we challenge ourselves tomaintaina global perspective while focusing on local impact.

Great Place to Work Certified

Oursevencorevaluesshape how we workwith patients,customersand each other.They guide the way we collaborate, supportone anotherand remain deeply connected to the impact of our work.

That'swhywe'reproud to berecognised as a Great Place to Work, based on feedback from our employees about our culture,leadershipand the pride we share in making a difference to patientsevery day. We're committed to creating an environment where people feel supported,connectedand valued.

Communitycommitment

Our communityengagementprogram reflects our commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond the workplace through community partnerships, employee volunteering and philanthropy. We focus on key areas such as community support, education, environment, health and wellbeing, and vulnerable populations. The program encourages employee involvement and helps strengthen connections with the communities in which we live and work.

Learn more about us

Visit www.cookmedical.com.au/careers

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and anyone else who wants to be a part of our Cook Australia family.

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📌 Team Lead, Manufacturing Engineering - Process Improvement (Brisbane)
🏢 Cook Medical
📍 Brisbane