Director, General Engineering
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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 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 YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 18 yrs.; Assoc.14 yrs.; M.S.7 yrs.; PhD6 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 Alcons 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Go
- Lean
- Management Experience
- React
- Node.js
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Software Development
- Team Management
- GraphQL
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.
