Principal, Process Engineer

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 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

This role is part of Alcons Engineering function a team focused on improving quality processes products packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The Principal Process Engineer is primarily responsible for managing technical projects. You will be expected to build effective and meaningful relationships at one of our Facilities in Fort Worth TX Houston TX Irvine CA Sinking Spring PA . Specifics Include:

• Manage individual technical projects applying specialized knowledge to achieve objectives and drive innovation. Projects will be executed across multiple Surgical manufacturing sites.
• Design develop and implement new or revised production processes for efficient and economical mass production including the arrangement of manufacturing equipment for optimal layout and productivity.
• Design the sequence of production operations and specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication adapting machinery in response to factory conditions.
• Support identification and qualification of alternate source components.
• Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations adhering to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) maintaining accurate documentation ensuring quality control and completing required training.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve technical project execution.
• Support team performance and operational efficiency through project management skills technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in operations meeting individual job requirements and contributing to overall organizational compliance.
• 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 YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
• Location: Onsite
• Relocation is Available: No
• Sponsorship is Not Available: No

PREFERRED:

• Degree in Engineering (Plastics or Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred but open to other disciplines).
• Cross-location project management experience preferred.
• Proven experience in new process development and product technology transfer.
• EOL component replacement and qualification.
• Industry experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated environments.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for salaried associates paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

This position can be offered at a Principal I or II Manufacturing Production Process Engineering level depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.

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Compensation and Benefits

Alcons Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives support our values and deliver longterm value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay with shortterm and longterm 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 wellbeing 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 Range

$119000.00 - $154000.00

Pay Frequency

Annual

Alcon 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Required Experience:

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