Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
The Opportunity
Based at our Brisbane Operations site, we are now seeking a Senior Project Engineer. This role is part of our manufacturing environment, supporting the delivery of complex projects that directly impact the quality, efficiency, and scalability of our life-changing hearing solutions. As a Project Engineer, you’ll deliver projects across our local manufacturing operations, working closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to drive technical outcomes.
Project Delivery
Lead small yet technically complex manufacturing projects at our Brisbane site from concept through to completion
Work alongside the Project Manager on the medium and large site projects
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments
Ensure projects meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards within a highly regulated environment
Coordinate cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, procurement, facilities, and external contractors
Act as the bridge between technical delivery and project execution ensuring alignment across teams
Solve complex technical challenges and navigate constraints to ensure successful delivery
Provide guidance and support to junior engineers or technicians where required
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Provide regular project updates and status reporting to stakeholders across the business
Build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
Influence and drive outcomes across multiple teams without direct authority
Partner with site and global teams to improve manufacturing processes and ways of working
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
At Cochlear Brisbane, you’ll work onsite with a collaborative, purpose-driven team delivering products that change lives. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical and leadership capability, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to a global organisation with a strong local presence.
About You
You’re a hands-on project engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes ownership for delivering outcomes end-to-end. You combine strong technical capability with a practical, solutions-focused mindset and are comfortable navigating complexity to keep projects moving. You build credibility quickly with stakeholders, communicate clearly, and know how to influence across teams to get things done, even where you don’t have direct authority.
You will bring:
Proven experience delivering technical or manufacturing projects in a complex environment
A strong engineering or technical foundation, with the ability to translate requirements into practical outcomes
The ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies while maintaining delivery focus
Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgement
A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing, engineering, and support functions
It would be a bonus if you have:
Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar
Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments
Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers or technicians
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering technical or manufacturing projects in a complex environment
- Strong engineering or technical foundation with ability to translate requirements into practical outcomes
- Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies while maintaining delivery focus
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgement
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across manufacturing, engineering, and support functions
- Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals
- Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers or technicians
