R&D Packaging Engineer

Alcon
County Cork
Full time
3 days ago

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 I, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production. You will conduct research, solve production cost and quality issues, and develop standard manufacturing procedures, requiring advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills. Specifics include:

• Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize project outcomes
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies
• Complete manufacturing research and development to solve 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 overall costs and determine product quality standards
• Arrange equipment and tools to support production
• Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications
• Ensure products are delivered within approved timelines and budget
• Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
• Make decisions within the scope of assigned tasks, requiring advanced technical knowledge
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, and ensuring quality control
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance

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. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

  

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