Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

Alcon; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering, to design and implement efficient production processes for mass production. You will help arrange equipment layouts, troubleshoot issues, and guide technical specifications while complying with GxP and SOP requirements.

You will work the 1st shift on site in Huntington, WV, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Associate +4 yrs).
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift 8:00AM-5:00PM; Onsite Huntington, WV.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for efficient mass production.
• Ensure equipment layout efficiency and troubleshoot production issues.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and maintain SOPs and documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

CQA/CQE/ASQ certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school +8 yrs

Associate +4 yrs

Job description

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?

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

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 Alcon

• Bachelor'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 English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Friday)
• Work Location: Onsite - Huntington, West Virgina
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Prior Technical Writing Experience
• Certification in CQA, CQE, or ASQ

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 Careers

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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.