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This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The Quality Operations Associate supports the quality management system by ensuring timely and effective handling of quality events. This role is responsible for intake, scoping, documentation, initial investigation, and triage of nonconformances at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX Specifics include:

• Receive and log quality events in the quality management system (Teamcenter).

• Ensure events are documented with complete, accurate, and compliant records .

• Gather relevant information to clearly define the scope of the event.

• Inventory blocking and unblocking.

• Conduct preliminary investigations to identify known facts, timelines, and impact.

• Collect and review supporting documentation, records, and data.

• Track event progress to ensure timely closure.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality engineering, MS&T, material, etc.).

• Maintain high-quality data entry, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.

• Perform triage and risk assessment to determine impact, severity, and required investigation record type.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• Work Hours: Weekdays (A-Shift) Monday-Wednesday & every other Thursday 4am-4:30pm

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: None

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

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