Sr. Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering - Metal 3D Printing

Alcon Research•Irvine, CA

4d•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 Sr. Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering – Metal 3D Printing is a critical role that will support metal 3D printing and cost improvement projects. In this role you will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing efficient production processes for mass production. You will be expected to apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills to drive project performance and innovation. Specifics include: Lead the development of advanced projects and apply innovative solutions. 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 in response to factory conditions. Conduct tests throughout production to control variables and troubleshoot production problems. Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications to best use equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations and adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training. Support team performance and operational efficiency while committing 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 +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
2 Years of Experience in Mechanical Engineering
1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing
Experience with Metal 3D Printing
Experience with Cost Improvement Projects

Responsibilities

Lead the development of advanced projects and apply innovative solutions.
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 in response to factory conditions.
Conduct tests throughout production to control variables and troubleshoot production problems.
Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications to best use equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations and adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training.
Support team performance and operational efficiency while committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
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.
Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization.