Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineering

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented individual to join Alcon.

As a SR. ASSOCIATE, PACKAGING ENGINEERING, supporting the PACKAGING ENGINEERING TEAM, you will be trusted with design, development and management of primary, secondary and tertiary product packaging components (e.g., boxes, cartons, bottles, plastic wraps and other containers) at our FORT WORTH NORTH FACILITY at FORT WORTH, TEXAS, (US).

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Design, develop, and test a wide variety of containers used for the protection, display, and handling of products.
• Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering.
• Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, and production techniques. Responsibilities may include documentation management and/or coordination of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and may support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities/plants.
• Creates and manages change control for all critical projects.
• Coordinates with stakeholders from multiple teams to define project scope and deliverables .
• Manages capital projects which includes managing project schedule, providing accurate cash flow, keeping internal and external stakeholders up to date on project status etc.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: 1st Shift - Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: TBD

• Prior Packaging Engineering experience
• Change Control Management

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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