Senior Material Engineer at Alcon

Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Engineering, Project Management, Supplier Assessment, Technical Support, Quality Compliance, Manufacturing Procedures, Research and Development, Problem Solving, Team Coordination, Process Improvement, Cost Reduction, Communication Skills, Engineering Studies, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Material Engineering), is primarily responsible for leading research initiatives and optimizing project outcomes by developing and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. This role demands advanced technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strict adherence to procedures. In this role, a typical day will include: Identify and support materials for alternate source qualification in collaboration with Manufacturing, Planning, and Procurement—focusing on supply, quality, and inventory risks. Develop project plans and timelines for material testing, feasibility studies, and qualification activities, ensuring delivery within scope, resources, and budget. Support Supplier Change Notifications (SCN) related to material and component performance. Participate in supplier capability assessments and readiness evaluations. Generate protocols and reports for feasibility studies, engineering assessments, and material qualifications. Coordinate protocol execution and project activities with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Support timely closure of NCIs and CAPAs. Contribute to DI and HSE initiatives on site. Provide expert-level technical support, analysis, reports, and white papers as needed. Ensure immediate reporting of near misses or incidents in the workplace. Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, ISO 13485, Alcon Quality & Compliance standards, and HSE policies. Perform gap assessments and drive improvements in Quality, HSE, MDSAP, DI, GDP, SOPs, and 5S. Comply with Alcon Information Security, Corporate Citizenship Policies, and Code of Conduct. Lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of new materials, equipment, and technologies to support mass production. Conduct R&D activities that address production cost, quality, and efficiency challenges. Determine production capacity needs, develop manufacturing procedures, and improve processes to reduce costs. Establish product quality standards and collaborate with vendors on specifications. Work closely with partner functions such as R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams. Lead, guide, and monitor a team, ensuring tasks are executed effectively and aligned with project goals WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering (Material Engineering preferred). Strong English communication skills. Experience in supervising or coordinating teams. Proven hands-on experience managing and qualifying alternate material sources. Experience conducting engineering studies. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment. Background in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG is an advantage. HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Good team player Part of growing company Opportunity be involved and exposure to projects from global site ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker

Responsibilities

The Senior Material Engineer is responsible for leading research initiatives and optimizing project outcomes by developing and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. This includes supporting material qualification, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.