Associate III, Manufacturing Production Process - Manufacturing Engineer

At Alcon, we are 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.

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 Associate III, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for completing nonconformance investigation activities (including product assessments) and identifying, designing, and implementing improvements to equipment and processes in support of the corrective and preventative action (CAPA) program and continuous improvement efforts. You will conduct data‑driven analysis, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical guidance while driving process efficiency and product quality.

• Tackle highly complex tasks and contribute to cutting‑edge projects using advanced technical knowledge
• Lead root‑cause investigations related to internal non‑conformances and customer complaints, ensuring thorough investigations, identifying true root cause, and driving effective CAPAs to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Conduct tests and perform statistical analysis throughout production stages to control variables, troubleshoot issues, and solve production problems
• Lead quality initiatives to optimize systems and manufacturing processes by identifying improvement opportunities, analyzing data, implementing best practices, and mitigating risks
• Use engineering methods such as design of experiments, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing principles to drive measurable business results
• Support the integration of new systems and product types into the existing production environment
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and lead or support initiatives to reduce production costs without compromising quality
• Serve as a liaison between production, quality, engineering, and MS & T to ensure timely and thorough investigations, appropriate product disposition, and effective follow‑up actions
• Ensure production processes comply with regulations, adhering to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing training
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, evidence, and subject‑matter expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance, committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Associate +4 yrs)
• Fluent read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Work hours:
  
  40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (Exempt)
• Travel requirements:
  Minimal to none
• Location:
  
  Onsite
• Relocation available
• Sponsorship not available

• Desired areas of study:
  Biomedical, Mechanical, Systems, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with CAPA, root‑cause analysis, and nonconformance investigations
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, design of experiments, and data‑driven decision making
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (GxP, FDA, or similar)
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills

• Robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and more

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non‑discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.