Sr. Associate Quality Assurance Engineering

alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Paid time off for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate Quality Assurance Engineering to develop and maintain quality evaluation systems. You will apply advanced QA techniques to ensure product accuracy and reliability, conduct root-cause analyses, and manage CAPAs across production and suppliers.

Strong technical knowledge and communication in English are essential. Location is onsite in Houston, TX with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; MS.+0 yrs)
• Fluent in reading, writing, understanding and communicating in English
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems/protocols.
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment.
• Conduct QA tests and statistical analyses to assess control levels and manage product quality risks.
• Perform root cause analysis of incidents and ensure CAPAs and deviations meet reliability standards.
• Review and approve investigations and ensure timely completion of CAPAs, validations, and verifications, including third-party supplier involvement.
• Apply ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 principles to ensure compliance across production processes.
• Follow SOPs, maintain documentation, and support regulatory and quality commitments.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Statistical Analysis

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; MS.+0 yrs)

Tools

ISO 13485

ISO 14971

SOPs

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 Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems, devising inspection methods, and managing product quality risks. You will apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills to ensure product precision and reliability.

Specifics Include:

• Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize project outcomes
• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems/protocols
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating product and equipment precision and accuracy
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment
• Conduct quality assurance tests and perform statistical analysis to assess control levels and manage product quality risks
• Undertake root cause analysis of incidents requiring corrective action and ensure corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards
• Review and approve investigations, ensuring timely completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), validations, and verifications, and facilitate investigations and CAPAs at third-party suppliers
• Apply ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 principles to ensure compliance and risk management across production processes, equipment/process/test method validation, and technical projects
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall organizational compliance
• Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

Location: Onsite - Houston, TX

Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Travel Requirements: 0-10%

Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
• 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!

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.