Sr. Principal, Global Packaging 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, you'll 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 Sr. Principal, Global Packaging Engineering supporting the MS & T Team in Fort Worth, TX
, a typical day will include:

• Design and develop product packaging, creating new solutions and improving existing ones.
• Test, analyze, and select materials for packaging based on durability and cost-effectiveness.
• Support the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes.
• Design processes to manufacture packaging and oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of packaging machinery, systems, and processes to ensure optimal performance.
• Integrate quality assurance/control processes and procedures into packaging design, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
• Oversee multiple technical projects, making critical decisions that impact project outcomes.
• 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.
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Build and lead a global community of packaging experts to create synergy, train and upskill talent across the business through structured learnings and process/governance.
• Harmonize and standardize processes, material selection, design changes, and supplier management to create savings.
• Establish standardized packaging procedures, operator training programs, and equipment maintenance schedules to minimize human error and equipment-related failures.
• Deploy automated inspection systems, enhanced testing procedures, and real‑time monitoring to detect packaging defects earlier in the production process.
• Implement ongoing quality metrics tracking
  , trend analysis, and preventive maintenance programs to sustain packaging quality improvements and prevent incident recurrence.

• 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
• Worksite location:
  Onsite
• Travel:
  Up to 15%
• Relocation:
  Yes
• Sponsorship Assistance:
  No

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon's 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, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

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