Director, General Engineering

Director, General 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 people to join Alcon. As a Director, General Engineering supporting Fort Worth North Manufacturing, you will be trusted to work on leading a department within general engineering, focusing on technology trends, process design, and resolving engineering challenges. You will supervise projects, manage budgets, and collaborate on product feasibility and demand.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure departmental success and alignment with company goals
• Analyze technology trends and design new processes, modifying and improving existing ones
• Evaluate and resolve issues related to manufacturing, design, quality, and material engineering
• Plan and execute projects
• Manage project and operational budgets and supervise contractors
• Establish engineering standards and budgetary controls
• Introduce new or modified equipment, tools, software, and systems
• Confer with others to determine engineering feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and customer demand for products
• Make key decisions within the department, managing resources and approving projects
• Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, and enhancing employee engagement and recognition
• Lead and direct teams, developing and implementing strategies for success
• Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to overall organizational compliance
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
• All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs.; Assoc.+14 yrs.; M.S.+7 yrs.; PhD+6 yrs.) 
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English 
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience 
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership 

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• 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 for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.