Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. The Principal, Molding & Tooling Engineering leads strategic and technical initiatives related to injection molding processes, mold/tooling design, and manufacturing optimization. This role ensures tooling solutions are innovative, cost-effective, scalable, and meet performance and quality standards. The Principal Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement across global operations. In this role, a typical day will include:

1. Tooling and Mold Design Leadership

• Lead and approve the design, development, and validation of injection molds and tooling systems.
• Review and refine mold designs for manufacturability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external tooling suppliers during mold build and qualification.

2. Injection Molding Process Development

• Define and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct process capability studies, DOE (Design of Experiments), and root cause analysis to improve quality and throughput.
• Oversee mold trials, validation runs (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process documentation.

3. Strategic Planning & Innovation

• Scout and evaluate advanced tooling technologies (e.g., conformal cooling, hot runners, multi-shot, insert molding).
• Recommend capital investments and tooling standardization initiatives.

4. Project Management

• Lead tooling-related aspects of cross-functional NPI programs from concept to ramp-up.
• Maintain project timelines, cost targets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global teams.

5. Technical Mentorship & Compliance

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on best practices in tooling and molding.
• Ensure tooling designs meet relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards
• Maintain documentation and change control in compliance with internal and external quality systems.

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 English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

KEY SKILLS:

• Injection Molding & Tooling Design
• Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Vendor Management
• Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

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

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