Process Engineering Lead

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a MS&T Process Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in optimizing, improving, and implementing new or revised production processes and technologies for the efficient and cost-effective mass production of products. This role will be pivotal in enhancing manufacturing processes, maintaining high product quality, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Optimize and improve production operations by focusing on sequencing production activities, specifying procedures, and adapting machinery to suit factory conditions
• Drive process improvements in manufacturing processes to enhance yield and support quality initiatives
• Conduct tests at all stages of production, manage control over variables, and troubleshoot production issues
• Provide technical guidance to product stewards to maximize equipment and manufacturing efficiency
• Ensure that all production processes and procedures adhere to regulatory standards
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the manufacturing process, particularly for intraocular lenses (IOLs), using technical methods to optimize manufacturing
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to address quality and performance issues, particularly related to Critical Process Parameters (CPP) and defect control
• Assess the impact of material issues, specification changes, and process modifications on manufacturing
• Create, execute, and continuously improve study and validation protocols to support production goals
• Provide expert support and guidance on key processes and global support as needed
• Prepare technical analyses, reports, and white papers on critical process parameters
• Assist with technology transfer from R&D or sister sites
• Support BCM (business continuity management) for single-source processes (SSP) in Batam
• Develop and supervise direct reports through training, fostering collaboration, and preparing team members for higher responsibilities
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Oversee and ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance in your department and support other HSE activities as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership and team management skill
• Experience with RCA and familiarity with CPP
• Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards
• Proficiency in English

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Good team player
• Part of growing company
• Opportunity be involved and exposure to projects from global site

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