Manager - Manufacturing/Equipment Engineering

Alcon; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Alcon, located in Johns Creek, GA, is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing/Equipment Engineering to lead a team of Equipment Engineers and drive design, development, and qualification of production equipment for efficient mass production.

The role emphasizes leadership, engineering expertise, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with relocation assistance available and sponsorship not offered. Expect 2–10% travel and on-site work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Fluent reading/writing/speaking of English.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated leadership.
• Travel 2–10% willingness.
• Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Equipment Engineers.
• Learn and specialize in manufacturing equipment.
• Specify requirements and procedures for new and existing equipment.
• Purchase and own installation and qualification of new equipment and retrofits.
• Adapt manufacturing equipment to factory conditions.
• Conduct tests to improve control and troubleshoot production problems.
• Develop and perform change control and qualification activities.
• Provide guidance to Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Training on equipment usage.
• Ensure production processes comply with regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Programming experience

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.

As a Manager, Manufacturing/Equipment Engineering supporting Engineering Manufacturing, you will be trusted to work on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods at Johns Creek, GA, USA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Equipment Engineers
• Learn and specialize in manufacturing equipment
• Specify requirements and procedures for new and existing equipment
• Purchase and own the installation and qualification of new equipment and retrofits
• Adapt manufacturing equipment in response to factory conditions
• Conduct tests through all stages of production to improve control over applicable variables and troubleshoot/solve production problems
• Develop and perform change control and qualification activities
• Provide guidance to Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Training on technical details that will best use equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Ensure that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 years; Associate +9; M.S. +2; PhD +1)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Work hours: Exempt
• Travel Requirements: 2‑10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering field (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Computer programming experience

Benefits

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!