Project Support Specialist

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate II in Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering. The role develops and evaluates new production materials, equipment, and technologies, conducts feasibility tests, and collaborates with vendors and partner functions to drive improvements in cost, quality, and process design.

You will design efficient manufacturing layouts, assist with BOM/Routing setup, SAP material Master tasks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• Fluent English communication (read, write, and speak)
• Location: Onsite Houston, TX
• Travel requirements: 0–10%
• Relocation assistance: Not Available
• Sponsorship available: Not Available

Responsibilities

• Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced projects using your expertise
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production
• Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues
• Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency
• Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development
• Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Associate II, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. You will conduct research, perform feasibility tests, and collaborate with vendors and partner functions, requiring advanced technical knowledge and problem solving skills.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced projects using your expertise
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production
• Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues
• Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency
• Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development
• Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures
• Evaluate production processes to reduce costs and determine product quality standards
• Arrange equipment and tools to support production
• Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery
• Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
• Make significant decisions within your project area, influencing outcomes
• Adhere to Good Practice regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance

Essential Functions:

• Designing arrangement of manufacturing drawings to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Assisting with various Product Configuration Management projects
• Assisting with various software validations
• Assisting with SAP material set-up/documentation/maintenance/troubleshooting material master related issues
• Assisting with drawing related tasks
• Assisting with Change Controls and procedure updates
• Assisting with managing Bill of Material/Router set up and maintenance.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Location: Onsite Houston, TX
• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Sponsorship Available: Not Available

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 1-2 years of advanced level of SAP experience.
• Understanding of Bill of Materials/Routing set-up.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• 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 for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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