Alcon
Medical Devices
Principal,Molding&ToolingEngineering
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“Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering at Alcon. Skills: Molding processes, Mold tooling design, Manufacturing optimization, Process development. Lead strategic and technical initiatives. Serve as subject matter expert”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhancing sight; Helping people see brilliantly; Improving quality; Improving processes; Improving products; Improving packaging; Improving materials; Deliver brilliant outcomes; Improve throughput; Reduce defects; Enhance mold performance; Elevate production throughput; Drive safety; Drive efficiency; Drive cost savings; Ensure reliable production; Ensure robust solutions
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot molding issues; Investigate process issues; Root cause analysis
Up to 10% travel, Relocation is Available, Sponsorship is Not Available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience, Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English, 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Nice to Have
Degree in Engineering (Plastics or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred but open to other disciplines), Understanding of scientific molding principles, Proven experience troubleshooting and optimizing injection molding processes and equipment, Experience performing molding process validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), Hands-on experience with hot runner systems and hot runner troubleshooting, Experience troubleshooting automation, including end-of-arm (EOA) tooling, Experience with process monitoring systems, Experience with contact and non-contact dimensional inspection, Industry experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated environments
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic and technical initiatives
Serve as subject matter expert
Support New Product Introduction
Optimize molding processes
Troubleshoot molding issues
Enhance automation performance
Implement quality controls
Ensure reliable production
Approve improvements and validations
Provide technical guidance
Investigate process issues
Implement advanced improvements
Define and optimize molding processes
Oversee molding trials
Assess raw material impacts
Collaborate with cross-functional partners
Scout and evaluate advanced tooling technologies
Recommend capital investments
Support tooling standardization
Write capital justifications
Support New Product Introduction
Ensure robust solutions
Mentor junior engineers
Ensure tooling designs meet requirements
Maintain documentation
Maintain change control
Maintain quality compliance
Uphold GxP requirements
Maintain accurate documentation
Ensure rigorous quality control
Contribute to continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional partners; Collaborate with teammates
Communication Scope
Communicate in English
Process & Methodology
Manage timelines, Manage risks, Manage cost targets
Full 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 Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) leads strategic and technical initiatives related to injection molding processes, mold/tooling design, and manufacturing optimization. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for molding and tooling, driving innovation, improving throughput, and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement across global operations, including the design, development, and transfer (from R&D) of mold tooling and molding processes suited to part geometry, material properties, production volume, and cost efficiency, while troubleshooting molding issues, enhancing automation performance, implementing quality controls, and ensuring reliable production of molded plastic components. Specifics Include: * Design and develop precision mold tooling and optimize injection molding processes for efficiency, reliability, and part quality * Lead and approve improvements and validations for injection molds, tooling support systems, and molding equipment * Provide technical guidance during mold maintenance, qualification, and machine/equipment troubleshooting * Investigate process issues, and implement advanced improvements in tooling design and manufacturing techniques * Define and optimize molding processes through capability studies, DOE, root cause analysis, and validation acti
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