Principal, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering

Job Summary

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, focusing on improving quality, processes, products, packaging, and materials to deliver brilliant outcomes. The Principal, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) leads technical projects and serves as the process and product subject matter expert throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual technical and cross-functional projects, applying specialized knowledge to achieve objectives and drive innovation
• Maintain end-to-end (“door to door”) oversight of assigned product(s) and associated manufacturing processes across the entire commercial lifecycle, from development through commercialization and sustainment
• Serve as the primary technical contact with R&D as the plant Sustaining Scientist, ensuring alignment and knowledge continuity
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies prior to mass production
• Conduct manufacturing research and development to resolve production cost, efficiency, and quality challenges, including technical feasibility assessments
• Maintain deep knowledge of product history, process performance, and validation state; ensure products remain in a continuous state of validation
• Evaluate project capacity to support process design and development, and establish standardized manufacturing procedures
• Monitor, analyze, and control critical process variables; identify issues and initiate appropriate corrective and preventive actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utilization of labor, raw materials, and equipment
• Evaluate production processes to reduce overall costs and define/maintain product quality standards
• Oversee implementation of systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards, including GxP requirements
• Critically review operations to improve regulatory compliance, aseptic techniques, product quality, and overall productivity
• Arrange equipment, tools, and resources to support efficient production operations
• Select and collaborate with vendors to define product specifications and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
• Liaise with Global Product Steward and cross-functional partners (R&D, Quality, Commercial, Operations) to enhance process capability and maintain product knowledge
• Determine and communicate priorities and timelines across potentially competing initiatives
• Make data-driven operational decisions that directly impact project performance, compliance, and innovation outcomes
• Develop and align team and project goals with departmental and organizational objectives; ensure clear and consistent communication of priorities
• Maintain awareness of industry advancements and state-of-the-art technologies; recommend and implement improvements as appropriate
• Prepare technical analyses and provide insights to site leadership to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure rigorous documentation, training completion, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST, flexibility required based on business needs.

Travel Requirement

0 to 5%

Location

Onsite

Benefits

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