Principal, Injection Molding & Tooling Engineering

Alcon; Chesapeake (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering to lead strategic molding initiatives. You will drive design and optimization of mold tooling, support NPI from concept through ramp-up, and partner with global teams to improve throughput and quality while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on precision tooling, DOE, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and mentoring engineers, with onsite work hours and travel up to 10%. Relocation is available; sponsorship is not.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with related experience.
• Strong understanding of scientific molding principles and injection molding processes.
• Experience with molding process validation/qualification IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Hands-on with hot runner systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience in regulated medical device environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mold tooling and optimize injection molding processes for efficiency, reliability, and part quality.
• Lead and approve improvements and validations for injection molds, tooling support systems, and molding equipment.
• Provide technical guidance during mold maintenance, qualification, and machine/equipment troubleshooting.
• Investigate process issues and implement advanced improvements in tooling design and manufacturing techniques.
• Define and optimize molding processes through capability studies, DOE, root cause analysis, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Oversee molding trials, process documentation, and assessments of raw material impacts on molding performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to reduce defects, enhance mold performance, and elevate production throughput.
• Scout and evaluate advanced tooling technologies and auxiliary equipment to drive safety, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Recommend capital investments, support tooling standardization, and write capital justifications.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production ramp-up, managing timelines, risks, and cost targets.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold tooling design

DOE / capability studies

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Mold tooling equipment

Hot runner systems

Automation tooling (EOA)

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering to lead strategic molding initiatives. You will drive design and optimization of mold tooling, support NPI from concept through ramp-up, and partner with global teams to improve throughput and quality while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on precision tooling, DOE, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and mentoring engineers, with onsite work hours and travel up to 10%. Relocation is available; sponsorship is not.