Associate, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T)

Alcon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Alcon in Singapore seeks an Associate, MS&T (Process Control) to support and lead process control initiatives, improving processes through parameter monitoring and data analysis. You will drive yield improvements, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage change requests and protocols to ensure compliant performance.

Responsibilities include tracking CPP/IPC, collecting and trending data, and reporting metrics.

Qualifications

• Degree in science or engineering with a data-driven mindset.
• Strong statistics, data analysis and monitoring skills, Minitab familiarity.
• GMP knowledge is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead in process control, improvements based on parameter monitoring.
• Lead yield improvement projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Manage change requests, protocols, and CM parameter tracking.
• Collect, analyze and report process metrics and trends.
• Support investigations for customer complaints and NCRs.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Process monitoring

Minitab

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

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 Associate, MS&T (Process Control), you will provide support and lead in process control, process and product improvements based on parameters monitoring, lead yield improvement projects, and support major investigations for customers’ complaints and NCR cases.

In this role, a typical day will include:

1. Technical supporting implementation of new innovative technologies for manufacturing including the development of a systematic approach for developing requirements for new equipment.

2. Maintain oversight of the process performance (end-to-end) based on parameter monitoring to the production, door to door at the Site, to ensure execution of processes on-time, continuously improving in quality and efficiency (including resolving process technical issues), SOPs and applicable guidelines and norms.

3. Ongoing intra and inter batch monitoring and other process related metrics

4. Data collection, tracking, analysis and reporting for process metrics and continuous monitoring.

5. Leading yield improvement projects. a. Lead and manage projects according to assigned timeline

b. Coordinate with stakeholders for project details

c. Manage Change Request, draft and execute protocols

1. Track CM parameters and monitor all critical / key variables as appropriate for the assigned product(s), such as Critical Process Parameters (CPP), In Process Control (IPC) parameters, Product Quality Attributes, Characteristics of raw materials. etc) using statistical analysis and conducting regular product specific data trending.

2. Utilize data trending and statistical analysis to: a. Deepen and broaden process

understanding and knowledge.

b. Detect issues in process capability, such as systematic quality defects.

c. Identify trends of process deviations (e.g. deviation with common root cause).

d. Issue quarterly/annual data trending report.

e. Ensure data and trending is visible and communicated at shopfloor level

1. Support major investigations for customers’ complaints and NCR cases

Coordinate and support site qualification activities

Coordinate and support technology transfer projects

Write qualification protocols and ensure adherence to requirements during protocol execution

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Degree in scientific or Engineering field
• Preferably in Manufacturing setting with experience/ knowledge in statistics/ data analysis / monitoring with knowledge in using Minitab; GMP industry experience would be highly advantageous but not a must
• Training will be provided

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Good team player
• Enjoy working with various cross functional team across manufacturing site