Sr. Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Science & Technology

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

The ability to speak Mandarin

Responsibilities

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.