R&D Engineer

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 world—from 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. 

This is our 45th year operating in Waterford, Ireland.

• Lead & participate in product & process development activities, writing protocols, data gathering, and analysis, focusing in particular on mechanical design activities and equipment, fixtures & technology development.
• Investigate and develop solutions for new and existing processes and technologies, set up & qualify equipment and support the use of new solutions for development activity.
• Write protocols and reports.
• Analyze data and provide recommendations on trends, correlations, response variables, DOE's etc in an effort to better understand process and/or equipment interdependencies.
• Work with and help define automation requirements, also participate in process capability finalization and process transfer to manufacturing.
• Interface with an internal cross functional team while working on these programs.
• 3d modeling (Solidworks), mechanical design & prototyping.
• Overseeing & selecting vendors, materials & manufacturing methods of new & existing equipment to support new product/process validations.
• Develop and support new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Support existing manufacturing processes, quality improvements and cost reductions.
• Draft new WI and SOPs for operation of new equipment, draft and execute equipment qualifications.
• Provide process optimization.
• Ensure product quality and all tasks are in accordance with established SOPs, GMPs, Divisional Specifications, and EHS standards.

Requirements

• Experience:  3-7 years in Engineering, Process Development, and/or Quality Engineering setting. Hands-on experience and technical expertise in a development  environment  a must.
• IS0-9000, GMP, medical device manufacturing experience a plus. Statistical analysis required within a development or manufacturing setting. Experience with high volume and/or high precision manufacturing a plus.
• Special Skills: Computer Literacy with skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access, plus MiniTab, JMP (or equivalent software)
• Experience & expertise in Statistical Analysis including DOE and SPC. Communication, Organization, Report Writing, and Presentation skills a must.
• Must be able to develop working relationships with various internal core competencies and work as a team member.

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.