Alcon
Eye Care
MetrologyEngineer
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“Metrology Engineer at Alcon. Skills: Metrology, Project management, Optics. Plan, design, coordinate, validate, and implement metrology equipment/processes. Provide engineering support to manufacturing on metrology issues”
What You'll Achieve.
Metrology improvements; Cost improvement; LEAN Manufacturing initiatives
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills in problem solving; Process analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years experience in high volume manufacturing environment, experience of project management, experience of metrology solutions, Degree in engineering/ Physics with an applied element of optics, optical metrology, and opto-mechanics, Knowledge and experience of optomechanical systems and associated control systems, Knowledge of the requirements of optical design and testing, Knowledge of data analysis by statistical methods (e. g. r&R analysis using Minitab), Knowledge of process engineering and equipment, automation specification and GMP validation requirements
Nice to Have
Prior experience in or knowledge of optics and optical metrology, 5 years’ experience in medical device manufacturing, cross site projects and R&D Liaison, Project management experience, Regulated industry experience, Experience in Project Management best practice (e. g. PMBOK), Knowledge and/or experience of automated inspection technology
What You'll Do.
and implement metrology equipment/processes
Provide engineering support to manufacturing on metrology issues
Research and instigate new projects for metrology improvements
Transfer metrology technology from R&D to production
Manage projects and planning
Liaise with other departments/plants
Report project status to management
Ensure projects are completed to timelines and budget
Adhere to H&S and environmental requirements
Ensure effective utilization of resources
Liaise with R&D and other facilities
Introduce and validate new equipment/processes
Initiate and drive cost improvement initiatives
Initiate and drive LEAN Manufacturing initiatives
Support and improve existing processes
Apply engineering principles
Put effective CAPAs in place
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaising with other departments/plants; Liaising with R&D and other Alcon facilities; Collaborate with external research groups
Process & Methodology
Project management & planning, Reporting project status, Ensuring project completion to timelines and budget, Effective utilization of resources
Full Job Description
**Metrology Engineer** At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye-care device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries. We are currently recruiting for a **Metrology Engineer** to join our team here in Cork. Plans, designs, coordinates, validates, and implements high technology metrology equipment and/or processes for the inspection of IOLs. Provides engineering support to manufacturing on metrology issues. Researches and instigates new projects which lead to metrology improvements - including transferring metrology technology processes from R&D to production. Work with external research groups to explore opportunities for collaborative projects. Must also demonstrate analytical skills in problem solving. **In this role, a typical day would include:** * Responsible for project management & planning and for liaising with other departments/plants affected by these projects. Also for reporting project status to management and highlighting areas of concern early, * Responsible for ensuring all projects are completed to agreed timelines and within budget. Also, that all work adheres to H&S and environmental requirements. * Responsible for planning and managing projects to ensure effective utilization of resources and for liaising with R&D and other Alcon facilities to develo
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