Advanced Operations 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 10,000 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. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

Place of work: Priemyselný park 3, Michalovce, Slovakia. 

Wage (gross) and other rewards:  Minimum 1450€ / monthly (depending on experiences and quality of the candidate) + annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the company.

Contract type: full-time.

Start date: by agreement. 

At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as an AO Process Engineer, and you’ll do the same.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will work closely with R&D, project managers, and manufacturing teams to develop, validate, and introduce robust processes and equipment into our global operations network. Your work will directly contribute to delivering life‑changing products for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run process investigations, experiments, and Proof‑of‑Principle trials with R&D and AO teams.

• Apply structured engineering tools such as Fish-bone diagram, DOE, process mapping, and risk assessments.

• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) recommendations throughout the design cycle.

• Review materials, processes, and test specifications to ensure smooth transfer into manufacturing.

• Lead troubleshooting activities using Six Sigma principles.

• Support technical leads and act as a deputy when needed.

• Contribute to process FMEAs, tolerance setting, and sampling plan development.

• Support automation project managers in preparing URS requirements.

• Write and execute validation documentation (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ).

• Support validation runs (OQ, PQ) and support equipment run‑ins and ramp‑ups.

• Attend design reviews with vendors and challenge solutions to ensure equipment meets long‑term production needs.

• Maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure full and effective knowledge transfer to local site engineering and operations teams during handover.

Skills & Experience:

Mandatory

• Be proficient in the use (speaking) and understanding (reading and writing) of the English and Slovak language.

• Ability to work on multiple teams and projects simultaneously.

• Ability to read and review engineering drawings; experience with CAD software packages (e.g., SolidWorks) is desirable.

• Demonstrable experience and knowledge in mechanical/design engineering or process engineering (essential).

• 1–2 years of experience as a process engineer or in a similar role within manufacturing, engineering, or operations.

• Knowledge of equipment installation and validation.

Advantage

• Experience working within Operations, Engineering, or R&D teams on automated equipment or new product introduction.

• Experience with automated production and assembly equipment, automated material handling systems, or automated packaging (primary/secondary/tertiary).

• Understanding of full project lifecycle activities: URS, RFP, POP, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ through to handover.

• Six Sigma Green Belt (or working towards it).

Qualifications/Education:

Mandatory

• At least Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, etc.) or a scientific subject.

• Design control, statistical techniques, and validation standards.

Advantage

• Process Excellence Green or Black Belt.

• LEAN methodologies training/qualification.

Employee perks, benefits: 

• Annual global incentive plan-bonus.

• Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world.

• Stable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundings.

• Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values: 

- Improve care 

- Deliver results 

- Grow together 

- Own it 

- Do what´s right 

• Home office possibilities.

• Flexible working hours.

• Introduction program according to company standards.

• Development trainings.

• Career opportunities for internal employees. 

• Referral bonus system.

• Recognition program.

• Meals in the amount of 0.44 Eur per one meal unit / day.

• Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution. 

• Social fund (various support and perks for employees).

• Free bus transport within Michalovce city.

• Various events / team building activities for employees.

• Various employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city. 

• Health insurance for all  of the employees - for free , paid by the company.

Company: 

Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec) 
Priemyselný park 3  
071 01 Michalovce, Slovakia 

Email: [email protected] 
convatec.sk | convatecgroup.com | careers.convatec.com 

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