Sr. Associate II, Molding &Tooling Engineering

Alcon Research•Houston, TX

22h•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 II, Molding & Tooling Engineering is primarily responsible for assisting in mold tooling development by analyzing injection molding parameters and optimizing processes. You will support defect troubleshooting, quality control, and process efficiency enhancements while collaborating with engineers to refine mold designs and improve manufacturability at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
2 years of relevant experience
1 year of demonstrated leadership

Responsibilities

Lead and execute molding engineering and validation activities across new and existing programs
Assist in conducting analysis on injection molding parameters and process optimization
Own and drive quality deliverables across multiple quality systems, including (but not limited to) Kneat, Teamcenter, NCI investigations, and CAPA identification, ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
Develop, manage, and execute validation roadmaps, ensuring timely completion of all validation tasks and milestones.
Support defect troubleshooting, quality control implementation, and ensure rigorous quality control.
Enhance process efficiency and improve cycle times.
Collaborate with engineers to refine mold designs and enhance part manufacturability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing efficiency gains across molding engineering and production operations.
Provide leadership in task tracking, project timeline management, and delivery of critical project outcomes.
Manage complex technical challenges and contribute to advanced production growth projects as technical expertise and scope of responsibility expand.
Create, revise, and maintain documentation using Microsoft Office tools in compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements.
Utilize Veeva Quality Docs to author new procedures, manage controlled document uploads, and initiate and process Documentation Change Controls (DCCs).
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.