Associate, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering

About the role

Alcon is seeking an Associate in Manufacturing Production Process Engineering to design, develop, and implement efficient mass‑production processes. The role focuses on improving quality, equipment reliability, and process efficiency across the manufacturing site.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure calibration activities are performed efficiently and maintain calibrated state of plant equipment, machinery, and instruments.
• Review calibration datasheets, manage IMTE registration, and support ad‑hoc calibration tasks.
• Coordinate third‑party calibration services, including quotations, purchase requisitions, PO tracking, and on‑site scheduling.
• Maintain compliance of calibration documents with procedures and quality standards.
• Analyze and improve IMTE performance, stability, and serviceability.
• Investigate equipment or process failures and provide permanent repair or troubleshooting solutions.
• Conduct periodic SOP reviews, NCI, CAPA, and EC closures.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects targeting cost savings, process optimization, and efficiency gains.
• Design and arrange manufacturing equipment layout, define production sequences, and specify tooling procedures.
• Perform testing throughout production stages to control variables and resolve issues.
• Provide technical guidance to product design engineering on equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Required profile

• Technical background in manufacturing, process engineering, or related field.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and reliability in a production environment.
• Experience with equipment calibration, documentation, and compliance standards.

Required skills

• Calibration of manufacturing equipment and instruments
• Process engineering and production layout design
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair
• SOP and GxP compliance