Associate, Quality Assurance Engineering - B Shift

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 youll 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 an Associate Quality Assurance Engineering you will be trusted to lead activities involving assigned routine product inspections product impact assessments for events product quarantine activities non-conformance reporting/issue resolution auditing of production areas and procedural updates to ensure the process and documentation is compliant with 21CFR820 ISO and other regulatory requirements as well as internal requirements at ourManufacturing Facility in Houston TX!

In this role a typical day will include:

• Audits personnel and processes in manufacturing areas for practice versus procedures and against current regulatory requirements (FDA ISO etc.). Analyzes audit results for trends and gives feedback to the QA Operations Management and QA team.

• Actively participates in the Production Triage team as the lead Quality member by providing direction and support on the non-conformance process product impact assessment root cause analysis and product quarantine as non-conformances arise.

• Ensures non-conformance reports are initiated per established requirements and applicable activities are identified and implemented.

• Performs Product Quarantine activities such as entering product into quarantine completing quarantine documentation reviewing and disposition of non-conformance records for quarantine release and removal of product from the quarantine area.

• Performs real time Quality review for correctness and completeness on assigned in-process documentation to support QA release decisions/activities. Ensures all required documentation is accounted for and ensures that the documentation is an accurate representation of activities on the production floor.

• Initiates and leads QA Operations process improvements from start to implementation including creating/revising procedures using the Change Control process.

• Collaborates with Operations Quality Engineering Compliance and Engineering personnel and participates in work groups to help improve the process and increase product quality while keeping within compliance with site Quality Systems procedures.

• Leads and/or supports other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 8 yrs; Assoc.4 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• Work Hours: B Shift (10 hours): Monday Thursday 4:30 PM 3:00 AM CST

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements:0 10%

• Relocation Assistance:None

• Sponsorship Available:No

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical regulated industry.

• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational and teamwork.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel etc.).

• Ability to work through complex issues and differences in a creative constructive and diplomatic manner.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves.

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health and life insurance retirement flexible time off for exempt associates paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

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