Associate III, Manufacturing Production Process – Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Tackle highly complex tasks and contribute to cutting-edge projects using advanced technical knowledge
• Lead root cause investigations related to internal non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring thorough investigations, identifying true root cause, and driving effective CAPAs to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Conduct tests and perform statistical analysis throughout production stages to control variables, troubleshoot issues, and solve production problems
• Lead quality initiatives to optimize systems and manufacturing processes by identifying improvement opportunities, analyzing data, implementing best practices, and mitigating risks
• Use engineering methods such as design of experiments, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing principles to drive measurable business results
• Serve as a liaison between production, quality, engineering, and MS&T to ensure timely and thorough investigations, appropriate product disposition, and effective follow-up actions
• Ensure production processes comply with regulations, adhering to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing training
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, evidence, and subject matter expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Requirements

Desired areas of study include Biomedical, Mechanical, Systems, or Chemical Engineering

Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, and nonconformance investigations

Proficiency in statistical analysis, design of experiments, and data-driven decision making

Knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing methodologies

Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (GxP, FDA, or similar)

Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

Skills

• Technical knowledge in Biomedical, Mechanical, Systems, or Chemical Engineering
• Statistical analysis and data-driven decision making
• Design of experiments, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

Pay

Exempt: $75,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

Exempt: 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST

Location

Onsite

Relocation

Available

Sponsorship

Not available