Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering

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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 activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Oversee molding trials, process documentation, and assessments of raw material impacts on molding performance

Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to reduce defects, enhance mold performance, and elevate production throughput

Scout and evaluate advanced tooling technologies and auxiliary equipment to drive safety, efficiency, and cost savings

Recommend capital investments, support tooling standardization, and write capital justifications

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production ramp-up, managing timelines, risks, and cost targets

Partners with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global teams to ensure robust solutions across the product lifecycle

Mentor junior engineers and technicians on best practices in molding, tooling, and process development

Ensure all tooling designs and molding processes meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements for medical devices

Maintain documentation, change control, and quality compliance across internal and external systems

Uphold GxP requirements by following SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring rigorous quality control

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English5 Years of Relevant Experience

Work Hours:

Exempt: 40 hours per week:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM ESTTravel Requirements:
Up to 10%

Location:

Onsite Relocation is Available Sponsorship is Not Available PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/

EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Engineering (Plastics or Mechanical Engineering strongly…