Bausch + Lomb is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Wilmington

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

**Objectives:**

Provide engineering and project management skills in support of the design and development of new processes/equipment, the scale-up and commercialization of new products, the continual improvement of existing technologies, and the optimal performance of existing operations.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provide strong engineering skills in support of the scale-up and development of new products and processes. This includes methods, procedures, and specifications to ensure a timely transfer to Manufacturing.

+ Provide strong engineering understanding on continual improvement teams, developing process methods, designing/sourcing equipment, conducting feasibility/developmental trials, executing validation requirements, drafting documents/specifications/drawings, and providing on-the-job training to ensure the effective transfer/start-up of new/refined products/processes.

+ Provide knowledge-based solutions to the electro-mechanical issues for key production related equipment including CNC lathes, mechanical cutter, grinders, vacuum ovens etc.

+ Manage equipment and process validations, including creation of the protocol, identification of test requirements, analysis and presentation of results, and creation of the final report, in accordance with internal procedures and external regulations.

+ Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and appropriate tools to drive continual improvement of key operational measures, e.g., yield, velocity, takt time, inventory, nonconformances, etc.

+ Provide engineering support to all Manufacturing groups to ensure that production requirements are satisfied.

+ Prepare presentations and reports, as appropriate, to communicate status of engineering projects, progress towards goals and objectives, future opportunities, and current risks/alternatives to senior management.

**Qualifications:**

+ BS degree in a related Engineering discipline

+ 5+ years experience in an engineering position, preferably within a medical device manufacturing organization

+ Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles desired.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and improve electromechanical issues through fundamental understanding of the functionality of mechanical systems such as CNC lathes, grinders, vacuum ovens etc.

+ Proficient in CAD software, Servo and/or PLC applications.

+ Thorough understanding of GMP/ISO requirements pertaining to manufacturing operations.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication, project management, and organization skills required

+ Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred

This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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