Sr.Manager,MTOOperationalEngineering

The Operational Engineering role within MTO is an experienced, hands‑on technical contributor supporting and scaling manufacturing processes across Alcon’s global network. The role applies manufacturing science, process engineering, and technology transfer expertise across process development, validation, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle support. Engineers at this level operate flexibly across diverse manufacturing environments, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and R&D partners to assess risk and deliver practical, compliant solutions. Strong direct manufacturing experience is required to support sound technical decisions that balance quality, regulatory, process, and operational needs. **Key Technical Responsibilities** * Evaluate and **resolve** **complex** issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and materials engineering * Develop, implement, and evaluate **new** production materials, equipment, and technologies * Conduct manufacturing research and development to **solve problems** related to production **cost** and quality, and perform **technical** feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency * Select and **communicate** with **vendors** to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery * **Harmonize and standardize** processes, material selection, design changes, and supplier management to create savings * Develop and **implement** standard manufacturing procedures and evaluate production **processes** to reduce overall **costs** and determine product **quality** standards * **Engage** with partner **functions** such as research and development, commercial, and quality * Establish **standardized procedures, operator training** programs, and equipment **maintenance** schedules to minimize human error and equipment-related failures. **Key Leadership Responsibilities** * Lead **multiple** engineering projects and manage stakeholders cross-functionally * Make **operational** **decisi