Process Engineer II

Bausch + Lomb; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb has an opening for a Process Equipment Engineer in Greenville, SC. You will lead projects that enhance process equipment performance, reliability, and quality across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, supporting validation efforts, and mentoring teams while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet site priorities and production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bio, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects and support daily operation of process equipment, process, and automation systems including compounding, solution distribution, and filling.
• Lead engineering projects including scope, resource planning, budget activities and project execution timeline; communicate milestones to stakeholders.
• Diagnose complex manufacturing issues and develop technical solutions to improve process performance, quality, and cost.
• Use data to analyze OEE and reliability improvements.
• Support validation strategies and write validation protocols and reports (IQ/OQ/PQ/PV).
• Identify innovative technical solutions to drive cost, quality, compliance, and revenue.
• Interface with internal customers and suppliers; provide training and documentation for new equipment.
• Provide on-going technical support to operations as SME and troubleshoot downtime quickly.
• Use root cause analysis tools to develop corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Strong leadership

Problem solving

DFSS tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

DOE/SPC statistical analysis

Microsoft Project & Visio

Education

Bachelor’s in Bio/Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Objectives/Purpose Of Job

The Process Equipment Engineer will provide value added engineering and leadership to a variety of engineering projects for Lens Care Solutions manufacturing to increase performance, reduce cost, improve quality, by implementing process improvements and leading root cause investigations. Position will also support day-to-day uptime needs of manufacturing processes across the solutions manufacturing site.

Key Activities/Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects and support daily operation of process equipment, process, and automation systems including compounding, solution distribution, and filling.
• Lead engineering projects including scope, resource planning, budget activities and project execution timeline. Communicate status of project milestones to key stakeholders.
• Diagnose complex manufacturing technical issues and develop technical solutions to improve process performance, quality, and cost. Engage cross-disciplined resources to support implementation of improvements aligned with site priorities.
• Use operational data and performance metrics to analyze critical parameters necessary to identify and drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and reliability improvements.
• Support development of validation strategies, write and execute validation protocols, and complete associated validation reports. Support process and equipment IQ/OQ/PQ/PV validations.
• Identify innovative technical and process solutions that drive the desired performance in cost, quality, compliance, customer service and revenue.
• Interface with internal customers and external suppliers as required.
• Provide ongoing technical support including training and the creation of required documentation for new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide technical and process support to operations as a Subject Matter Expert to troubleshoot and resolve downtown situations in a timely manner.
• Uses root cause analysis tools to develop innovative and effective corrective and preventative solutions to recurring production issues.

Qualifications/Training

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Bio, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience / Skills

• Proven experience in manufacturing processes and technology improvements in a GMP environment.
• Strong technical leadership capabilities with a proven ability to develop clear project objectives and work well in multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems. Proven track record of delivering to objectives.
• Proven experience manufacturing processes.Proven ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced, multitasking matrix-reporting environment and effective at working across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, teamwork and negotiation skills, with proven ability to influence without authority.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical skills including practical use of DFSS tools.
• Proficient with the Microsoft office suite of tools including Microsoft Project, Visio, etc.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) and GD&T concepts.
• Experience in manufacturing systems development desired.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis is a plus.
• Use and knowledge of Lean and DFSS tools desired.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Greenville, SC (Plant)

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.

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