In this role, a typical day will include:

• Leading projects centered on cost reductions, business continuity, quality improvements, process/product transfers between manufacturing sites, and/or support of R&D activities.
• Qualifying components, tooling, equipment, and assembly processes partnering with Procurement, Suppliers, and Manufacturing Engineering as required to assure capacity and improve business continuity.
• Supplier evaluation/qualification.
• Qualifying alternate materials and/or components for either risk mitigation, cost improvement, or because of obsolescence.
• Assuring assembly process is developed and documented.
• Assuring Bill of Materials (BOMs) are entered and maintained correctly. Also addressing requests from other departments related to BOM’s and components. Confirming product costs are accurate and rolled.
• Addressing any component or product quality issue assigned, determining root cause and completing corrective action. Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective action.
• Creating risk assessments related for products as requested.
• Managing product labeling and handling prototype builds.
• Conducting Production Readiness Review for completed projects as applicable.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 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
• Work hours: Monday through Friday / 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: Yes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science degree in Engineering or scientific field.
• 2 years’ experience in engineering, scientific R&D, operations, or quality engineering in medical device/pharma industry and previous work leading project schedules and resources.
• Experience obtained through advanced degree work will be considered.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates; PTO for hourly associates, and much more!