Does Alcon sponsor work visas for the Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME role at Alcon based?

This role is based in Huntington, WV.

What degree is required for the Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME role at Alcon?

The posting accepts the following combinations: High school + 13 years, Associate + 9 years, BS + 5 years, MS + 2 years, PhD + 0 years.

How many years of experience does this Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME role?

design of experiments, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, process capability studies.

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Principal Tooling Design & Polymer Molding SME

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Lead injection molding and mold tooling design, validation and troubleshooting for medical device production, mentoring junior engineers.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Principal-level ownership of injection molding and tooling across global operations, from NPI through validated production on Husky machines.

Might not be for you. Tooling and equipment troubleshooting focus in a regulated plant, with little open-ended materials research.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialistMethodical pace Senior hires only

Core polymer rolePolymer Molding SME; scientific molding, injection molding process validation, hot runner troubleshooting, assess raw material impacts on molding performance

Seniority: Staff/Principal
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: Medical devices
Role: Process Engineering
Schedule: Standard
Relocation: Offered
Visa: No sponsorship

Techniques

design of experiments120 roles IQ/OQ/PQ validation20 roles process capability studies29 rolescontact dimensional inspectionnon-contact dimensional inspectionprocess monitoring systems2 roles

Benefits

flexible time off for exempt associates

Role details

Lead with purpose. Engineer for impact. -------------------------------------------

Join Alcon’s Engineering function and help us elevate quality, processes, products, packaging, and materials to improve sight for patients everywhere. As our Principal Tooling Design and Polymer Molding SME, you will set the technical bar for injection molding and tooling across global operations, connecting R and D to manufacturing to deliver reliable, cost effective, compliant production.

How you will make a difference

Innovate and design – Create precision mold tooling and architect molding processes tuned to part geometry, material properties, production volume, and cost objectives.Industrialize and validate – Lead improvements and validations for molds, tooling support systems, and equipment; execute capability studies, DOE, and IQ OQ PQ to lock in performance.Optimize and troubleshoot – Resolve molding and equipment issues, improve automation including end of arm interfaces, and strengthen hot runner performance.Scale new products – Drive New Product Introduction from concept to ramp up while managing timeline, risk, and cost targets, partnering closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers.Mentor and elevate – Coach junior engineers and technicians in molding and tooling best practices; champion continuous improvement and operational excellence.Comply and document – Ensure designs and processes meet medical device regulatory, safety, and quality standards; maintain documentation, change control, and GxP aligned records per SOPs.

Role specifics

Oversee molding trials, generate clear process documentation, and assess raw material impacts on molding performance
Collaborate with cross functional partners to lower defects, enhance mold performance, and increase throughput
Scout advanced tooling technologies and auxiliary equipment to improve safety, efficiency, and cost
Recommend capital investments, standardize tooling, and produce capital justifications

Your background

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience pathway: high school plus 13 years, Associate’s plus 9 years, M.S. plus 2 years, or PhD plus 0 years
Fluent English communication
5 years of relevant experience
Work schedule: Exempt, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Travel: up to 10 percent
Work setting: onsite
Relocation available
Sponsorship not available

Preferred strengths

Engineering degree with Plastics or Mechanical emphasis preferred; other disciplines considered
Strong command of scientific molding
Demonstrated success troubleshooting and optimizing molding processes and equipment
Experience with molding process validation and qualification IQ OQ PQ
Hot runner systems and troubleshooting experience
Automation troubleshooting including EOA tooling
Experience with process monitoring systems
Experience performing contact and non contact dimensional inspection
Industry experience in medical device or other regulated settings

Tools and focus areas

Injection Molding Machine Husky
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Process Engineering
Injection Molding Experience

Thrive with us

Team with peers to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves
Accelerate your development with focused growth opportunities
Join our mission to deliver innovative products and solutions that improve sight and lives
Benefit from a robust package that includes health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and more

See your impact at alcon.com.careers