Project Support Specialist

Alcon•Houston, TX

2d•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 II, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. You will conduct research, perform feasibility tests, and collaborate with vendors and partner functions, requiring advanced technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

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

1-2 years of advanced level of SAP experience.
Understanding of Bill of Materials/Routing set-up.

Responsibilities

Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced projects using your expertise
Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production
Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues
Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency
Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development
Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures
Evaluate production processes to reduce costs and determine product quality standards
Arrange equipment and tools to support production
Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery
Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
Make significant decisions within your project area, influencing outcomes
Adhere to Good Practice regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance
Designing arrangement of manufacturing drawings to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Assisting with various Product Configuration Management projects
Assisting with various software validations
Assisting with SAP material set-up/documentation/maintenance/troubleshooting material master related issues
Assisting with drawing related tasks
Assisting with Change Controls and procedure updates
Assisting with managing Bill of Material/Router set up and maintenance.