Sr. Manager – Engineering

Sr. Manager – Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering staff through technical experience and expertise.
• Act as engineering and process technical lead for key plant projects and technologies.
• Project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions.
• Execute process improvement plans using a variety of Quality and Continuous Process Improvement tools, including but not limited to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, engineering studies, DOE, and Gauge R&R.
• Analyze customer complaints and field actions; coordinates engineering solutions and corrective actions.
• Lead Manufacturing Nonconformance investigations and apply good engineering practices and true root cause determination to reduce the risk of repeat Nonconformance’s.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to improve manufacturing’s operational efficiencies.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing change control and qualification documents, approving access requests, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Monitor and track key engineering metrics; MNC closure, CAPA completion, ECO/PPC closure and impact to product release, periodic review Team.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Coordinate/support other departments to ensure smooth execution of work.
• Provide technical advice to other manufacturing departments and other engineers.
• Represent engineering department in production startup meetings.
• Oversight of engineering safety practices and adherence.
• Follow all Alcon and government safety regulations and promote positive safety behaviors.
• Facilitate safety training for engineers and monitor contractor and vendor safety practices.
• Review new equipment design & installations for adherence to Alcon and OSHA safety standards.
• Provide technical support and lead safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.