About the role
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?
Role Responsibilities:
- Investigate and disposition supplier‑related nonconforming material; oversee containment, corrective actions, and rework/return coordination.
- Trend and analyze supplier defect data to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing on component specification clarity.
- Partner with procurement, R&D, operations, and manufacturing engineering to ensure component quality and supply continuity.
- Support new product development by assessing supplier readiness and component robustness early in the design cycle.
- Communicate supplier performance, risks, and escalations to leadership in a clear, data‑driven format.
Skills & Experiences:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant background
Work Experience:
-
3+ Years relevant experience required in Manufacturing industry.
-
Strong knowledge of Excel, and MS is essential, SAP preferred
-
Possess good interpersonal skills, with team player spirit, very hands on (including placing orders)
-
Ability to work independently, organized, and good time management with tight timescales
-
Analytical, and ability to mitigate risk
-
Good communication and negotiation skills and learning agility
no visa sponsorship/relocation will be provided
All applicants need to have full Australian work rights.
Why join Alcon?
- Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.
Alcon Careers
See your impact at alcon.com/careers
ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTERS
If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email
.
#Great Place to Work certified
https://greatplacetowork.com.au/gptwcertified/alcon-australia/
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
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About Alcon
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.
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About the role
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?
Role Responsibilities:
- Investigate and disposition supplier‑related nonconforming material; oversee containment, corrective actions, and rework/return coordination.
- Trend and analyze supplier defect data to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing on component specification clarity.
- Partner with procurement, R&D, operations, and manufacturing engineering to ensure component quality and supply continuity.
- Support new product development by assessing supplier readiness and component robustness early in the design cycle.
- Communicate supplier performance, risks, and escalations to leadership in a clear, data‑driven format.
Skills & Experiences:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant background
Work Experience:
-
3+ Years relevant experience required in Manufacturing industry.
-
Strong knowledge of Excel, and MS is essential, SAP preferred
-
Possess good interpersonal skills, with team player spirit, very hands on (including placing orders)
-
Ability to work independently, organized, and good time management with tight timescales
-
Analytical, and ability to mitigate risk
-
Good communication and negotiation skills and learning agility
no visa sponsorship/relocation will be provided
All applicants need to have full Australian work rights.
Why join Alcon?
- Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.
Alcon Careers
See your impact at alcon.com/careers
ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTERS
If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email
.
#Great Place to Work certified
https://greatplacetowork.com.au/gptwcertified/alcon-australia/
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
About Alcon
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.