Engineer II, Molding

Alcon

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field.
  • Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with advanced knowledge in manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with injection molding and material evaluation.
  • Knowledge of quality systems (Kneat, Teamcenter, NCI investigations, CAPA).

Responsibilities

  • Support molding engineering and validation activities for new and existing programs.
  • Conduct analysis on injection molding parameters and optimize processes.
  • Drive quality deliverables across multiple quality systems and ensure alignment.
  • Develop and execute validation roadmaps with timely completion of tasks.
  • Enhance process efficiency and improve cycle times for production operations.
  • Collaborate with engineers on mold design to improve manufacturability.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in engineering.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package including health, life, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible time off for salaried associates and paid time off for hourly associates.
  • A collaborative and diverse working environment that supports career growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative products that enhance quality of life.
Full Job Description
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 Engineer II - Molding, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering is primarily responsible for developing and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. You will conduct research, feasibility tests, and process design, requiring advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX . Specifics include:

  • Support molding engineering and validation activities across new and existing programs.
  • Assist in conducting analysis on injection molding parameters and process optimization.
  • Support and drive quality deliverables across multiple quality systems, including (but not limited to) Kneat, Teamcenter, NCI investigations, and CAPA identification, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
  • Support the development and execute validation roadmaps, ensuring timely completion of all validation tasks and milestones.
  • Support defect troubleshooting, quality control implementation, and ensure rigorous quality control.
  • Enhance process efficiency and improve cycle times.
  • Collaborate with engineers to refine mold designs and enhance part manufacturability.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing efficiency gains across molding engineering and production operations.
  • Support leadership in task tracking, project timeline management, and delivery of critical project outcomes.
  • Create, revise, and maintain documentation using Microsoft Office tools in compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements.
  • Utilize Veeva Quality Docs to author new procedures, manage controlled document uploads, and initiate and process Documentation Change Controls (DCCs).
  • All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
  • Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization.
  • 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.
  • Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.


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
  • Work Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
  • Relocation Assistance: None
  • Sponsorship Available: No


HOW 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!


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