Sr. Mold Engineer

Alcon USA; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Robust benefits package

Flexible time off

Paid time off for hourly associates

Descripción de la vacante

Alcon USA in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. Molding Engineer II to lead molding engineering activities for new product introductions and sustained manufacturing programs.

You will optimize injection molding processes, troubleshoot defects, and drive quality improvements across multiple platforms, including Kneat, Teamcenter, and Veeva QualityDocs. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise in thermoplastic and LSR molding, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with direct mold/engineering experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience in molding environments.
• 2 years demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead molding engineering and validation across new product introductions and remediation efforts.
• Drive defect investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop validation strategies (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV) and document validation activities.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Product Development, Quality and Manufacturing to optimize mold designs and manufacturability.
• Represent Molding Engineering during audits, inspections, and cross-functional governance meetings.

Conocimientos

Project management

Injection molding

Liquid silicone rubber

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Kneat

Teamcenter

Veeva QualityDocs

Descripción del empleo

The** Sr**. **Molding Engineer II, **Molding & Tooling, is primarily responsible for assisting in mold tooling development by analyzing injection molding parameters and optimizing processes. You will support defect troubleshooting, quality control, and process efficiency enhancements while collaborating with engineers to refine mold designs and improve manufacturability at our *Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX*. Specifics include:Lead molding engineering and validation activities across new product introductions, remediation efforts, and sustaining manufacturing programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.Serve as the technical subject matter expert for injection molding processes, thermoplastic and LSR, driving data-based analysis, process optimization, troubleshooting, and implementation of robust manufacturing controls.Own and drive quality system deliverables across multiple platforms, including Kneat, Teamcenter, NCI investigations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and validation documentation, ensuring compliance, timely execution, and cross-functional alignment.Develop, govern, and execute validation strategies and roadmaps, ensuring successful completion of IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV, and process validation activities while mitigating project risks.Lead complex defect investigations and root cause analysis efforts, implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.Drive process optimization initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, scrap reduction, OEE enhancement, and overall manufacturing efficiency.Partner with Tooling, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to optimize mold designs, processing windows, and product manufacturability throughout the product lifecycle.Champion continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.Provide leadership for project planning and execution by developing project plans, tracking deliverables, managing risks, escalating issues appropriately, and ensuring achievement of critical milestones.Coach and mentor engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members while promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and organizational capability development.Author, review, approve, and maintain technical and quality documentation in accordance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality system expectations using Microsoft Office, Kneat, Teamcenter, and Veeva platforms.Lead creation, revision, and approval of controlled documents within Veeva QualityDocs, including procedures, work instructions, validation protocols, reports, and Documentation Change Controls (DCCs).Represent Molding Engineering during audits, inspections, management reviews, and cross-functional governance meetings, ensuring readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory standards.Ensure full compliance with GxP requirements through adherence to approved procedures, accurate documentation practices, data integrity expectations, training requirements, and quality system policies.Maintain accountability for individual performance, project execution, and organizational compliance while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English2 Years of relevant experience1 Years of demonstrated leadership**Work Hours: **Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM CSTLocation: OnsiteTravel Requirements: Up to 10%Relocation Assistance: NoneSponsorship Available: NoPREFERRED:Liquid Silicone Rubber experienceProject Management experienceMolding process development and troubleshootingHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!Alcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careers__PRESENTYou should be proficient in:Project ManagementInjection Molding Experienceengineerliquid silicone rubberLSRMachines & technologies you'll use:capaIQ, OQ, PQ,preventative maintenance