Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

alcon; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineer to design, develop, and implement efficient production processes for mass production at our Irvine site. You will work to optimize equipment layout, sequencing, and tooling while ensuring compliance with GxP and SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, English fluency, and 0–10% travel. Monday–Friday first shift, relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Travel requirements: 0–10% domestic local.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift 8:00am–5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement production processes for mass production.
• Assist in arranging manufacturing equipment for optimal layout and production sequence.
• Specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication and adapt machinery to factory conditions.
• Conduct tests to control variables and troubleshoot production problems.
• Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering principles

Systems thinking

Medical device manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of related experience

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?

Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing efficient production processes for mass production.

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
• Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Domestic Local
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 1st shift 8:00am-5:00pm
• Sponsorship available: No
• Relocation: No

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Prior 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!

Compensation 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 Range: 79,900.00 - 103,400.00

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,