Sr. Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Science & Technology
Alcon
Summary
This role is part of Alcon's Strategic Supply Organization, a team that manages external manufacturing partners for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Sr. Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Science & Technology, is primarily responsible for leading multiple technical projects, with a focus on external manufacturing partners. You will develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies, conduct research and development, and assess project capacity at our site in Fort Worth, TX, Houston, TX, or Irvine, CA.
Job description
Specifics Include:
- Oversee multiple technical projects, ensuring goals are met through specialized expertise and technological innovation.
- Transfer manufacturing processes and technology from R&D to a manufacturing site, or between manufacturing sites.
- Evaluate and manage manufacturing capacity at external manufacturing partners
- Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures.
- Evaluate production processes to reduce costs and improve product quality standards.
- Conduct manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues.
- Arrange equipment and tools to support production.
- Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery.
- Manage product lifecycles to ensure continuity of supply, including identifying and qualifying alternate materials or suppliers
- Engage with partner functions such as research and development, commercial, and quality.
- Make critical decisions affecting project outcomes, requiring project management, advanced problem-solving, and technical expertise.
- Stay current with advances in the field and adopt an agile approach to problem-solving by testing, iterating, and refining solutions.
- Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training.
- Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance.
- Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of relevant experience
- 5 Years of demonstrated leadership experience
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic and international
- Relocation Assistance: None
- Sponsorship Available: NO
PREFERRED:
- The ability to speak Mandarin
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of relevant experience
- 5 Years of demonstrated leadership experience
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: Up to 25% domestic and international
- Relocation Assistance: None
- Sponsorship Available: NO
- The ability to speak Mandarin
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.