Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

Alcon•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing efficient production processes for mass production. You will ensure equipment layout efficiency, troubleshoot production issues, and guide technical specifications. Specifics include: Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively. Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for efficient mass production, including the arrangement of manufacturing equipment for optimal layout and the sequence of production operations. Specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication and adapt machinery to factory conditions. Conduct tests throughout production stages to control variables and troubleshoot production problems. Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications. Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations, adhering to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Follow procedures with some decision-making authority, meeting individual job requirements and contributing to organizational compliance. Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in medical device manufacturing.
Documented project management experience, including successful delivery of projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and regulatory/quality standards.
Solid technical background in engineering principles and systems thinking.

Responsibilities

Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively.
Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for efficient mass production, including the arrangement of manufacturing equipment for optimal layout and the sequence of production operations.
Specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication and adapt machinery to factory conditions.
Conduct tests throughout production stages to control variables and troubleshoot production problems.
Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications.
Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations, adhering to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
Follow procedures with some decision-making authority, meeting individual job requirements and contributing to organizational compliance.
Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.