Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME

Alcon USA; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcon USA is seeking a Principal Tooling Design and Polymer Molding SME to set the technical bar for injection molding and tooling across global operations. You will connect R and D to manufacturing to deliver reliable, cost effective production while ensuring compliance with medical device standards.

You will lead molding trials, validate processes, optimize hot runner systems, and mentor engineers, driving improvements and capital projects in a regulated, global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong command of scientific molding practices and troubleshooting.
• Experience with molding process validation and qualification IQ OQ PQ.
• Proven ability to design and optimize mold tooling for medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee molding trials, generate clear process documentation, and assess raw material impacts on molding performance.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to lower defects, enhance mold performance, and increase throughput.
• Scout advanced tooling technologies and auxiliary equipment to improve safety, efficiency, and cost.
• Recommend capital investments, standardize tooling, and produce capital justifications.

Skills

Mold tooling design

Process troubleshooting

IQOQPQ validation

Hot runner systems

Automation troubleshooting

Process monitoring

Dimensional inspection

Husky equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead with purpose. Engineer for impact.Join Alcon’s Engineering function and help us elevate quality, processes, products, packaging, and materials to improve sight for patients everywhere. As our Principal Tooling Design and Polymer Molding SME, you will set the technical bar for injection molding and tooling across global operations, connecting R and D to manufacturing to deliver reliable, cost effective, compliant production.How you will make a differenceInnovate and design – Create precision mold tooling and architect molding processes tuned to part geometry, material properties, production volume, and cost objectives.Industrialize and validate – Lead improvements and validations for molds, tooling support systems, and equipment; execute capability studies, DOE, and IQ OQ PQ to lock in performance.Optimize and troubleshoot – Resolve molding and equipment issues, improve automation including end of arm interfaces, and strengthen hot runner performance.Scale new products – Drive New Product Introduction from concept to ramp up while managing timeline, risk, and cost targets, partnering closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers.Mentor and elevate – Coach junior engineers and technicians in molding and tooling best practices; champion continuous improvement and operational excellence.Comply and document – Ensure designs and processes meet medical device regulatory, safety, and quality standards; maintain documentation, change control, and GxP aligned records per SOPs.Role specificsOversee molding trials, generate clear process documentation, and assess raw material impacts on molding performanceCollaborate with cross functional partners to lower defects, enhance mold performance, and increase throughputScout advanced tooling technologies and auxiliary equipment to improve safety, efficiency, and costRecommend capital investments, standardize tooling, and produce capital justificationsYour backgroundBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience pathway: high school plus 13 years, Associate’s plus 9 years, M.S. plus 2 years, or PhD plus 0 yearsFluent English communication5 years of relevant experienceWork schedule: Exempt, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM ESTTravel: up to 10 percentWork setting: onsiteRelocation availableSponsorship not availablePreferred strengthsEngineering degree with Plastics or Mechanical emphasis preferred; other disciplines consideredStrong command of scientific moldingDemonstrated success troubleshooting and optimizing molding processes and equipmentExperience with molding process validation and qualification IQ OQ PQHot runner systems and troubleshooting experienceAutomation troubleshooting including EOA toolingExperience with process monitoring systemsExperience performing contact and non contact dimensional inspectionIndustry experience in medical device or other regulated settingsTools and focus areasInjection Molding Machine HuskyTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentProcess EngineeringInjection Molding ExperienceThrive with usTeam with peers to share standard processes and learnings as work evolvesAccelerate your development with focused growth opportunitiesJoin our mission to deliver innovative products and solutions that improve sight and livesBenefit from a robust package that includes health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and moreSee your impact at alcon.com.careers