Manufacturing Engineer II

Bausch+Lomb; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Sick time

Floating holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a seasoned engineer to support the design, scale-up, and commercialization of new products and processes in a medical device manufacturing setting. You will drive continuous improvement, validate processes, and ensure robust transfer to manufacturing.

The role requires 6+ years in engineering within medical device manufacturing, Lean and GMP/ISO know-how, and CAD/Servo/PLC proficiency. On-site in Wilmington, MA with competitive US benefits.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering.
• 6+ years in an engineering role within a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills.
• Proficient in CAD software, Servo/PLC systems, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Solid grasp of GMP/ISO requirements in FDA-regulated manufacturing, including CAPAs, non-conformances and change control.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for scale-up and development of new products and processes.
• Develop methods, procedures and specs to ensure timely transfer to manufacturing.
• Lead validation activities and prepare final reports per internal and external requirements.
• Apply Lean tools to improve yield, cycle time, takt time and inventory.
• Support manufacturing and QA to meet production needs and lead investigations (NCs, CAPAs, complaints).
• Prepare presentations and reports on project status, risks and opportunities.
• Assist with calibration/maintenance programs and process controls.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Project management

Oral and written communication

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Servo/PLC

Job description

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: US-MA-Wilmington, US

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objective

Provide engineering and project management skills in support of the design and development of new processes/equipment, the scale-up and commercialization of new products, the continual improvement of existing technologies, and the optimal performance and troubleshooting of existing operations.

Key Activities/Responsibilities

• Provide strong engineering skills in support of the scale-up and development of new products and processes. This includes methods, procedures and specifications to ensure a timely transfer to manufacturing.
• Provide strong engineering understanding on continual improvement teams, developing process methods, designing/sourcing equipment, conducting feasibility/developmental trials, executing validation requirements, drafting documents/specifications/drawings, and providing on-the-job training to ensure the effective transfer/start-up of new/refined products/processes.
• Manage equipment and process validations, including creation of the protocol, identification of test requirements, analysis and presentation of results, and creation of the final report, in accordance with internal procedures and external regulations.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and appropriate tools to drive continual improvement of key operational measures, e.g. yield, cycle time, takt time, inventory, nonconformances, etc.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and QA groups to ensure that production requirements are satisfied. Lead investigations pertaining to NC's, CAPA's, complaints, and production troubleshooting.
• Prepare presentations and reports, as appropriate, to communicate status of engineering projects, progress towards goals and objectives, future opportunities, and current risks/alternatives to management.
• Support the site in developing, training, and maintaining calibration/preventative maintenance programs and manufacturing process controls.

Qualifications/Training

• BS degree in Engineering
• 6+ years of experience in an engineering position within a medical device manufacturing organization
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication, project management, and organization skills required
• Proficient in CAD software, Servo and/or PLC applications and electro-mechanical systems.
• Thorough understanding of GMP/ISO requirements pertaining to medical device manufacturing operations and FDA-regulated quality systems, specifically experience with non-conformances, CAPA's, complaints and change control.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Wilmington, MA

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $100,000 and $120,000. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

Our US Benefit Programs Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

• Short-term and/or long-term incentives
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement program (select degrees)
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Sick time
• Floating holidays
• Paid vacation

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.