Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?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​.What You'll Bring to AlconBachelor’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 EnglishTravel Requirements: 0 – 10% Domestic LocalWork Schedule: Monday – Friday 1st shift 8:00am-5:00pmSponsorship available: NoRelocation: NoPreferred Qualifications/Skills/ExperiencePrior 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.How you can thrive at Alcon:Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses. Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities. Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more! Alcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com.careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent WorkerCompensation and Benefits Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.Pay Range79,900.00 - 103,400.00Pay FrequencyAnnualAlcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.SummaryLocation: Irvine, CaliforniaType: Full time