Project Engineer II

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. 

Objectives:

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing / supporting complex business critical projects aligned with the Rochester Manufacturing site priorities to ensure successful project implementations. 

To complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements to support medical device manufacturing operation, new technology/product deployment, & quality/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the site project lead for new product launches and new product setups. 
• Develops project objectives by creating/reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with plant management and other company stakeholders including Commercial, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Quality.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements. Works with functional managers in matrix organization(s) to assign personnel to project phases and elements.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plans and objectives, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements. 
• Participates in a cross-functional team(s) with Project Management, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to ensure successful collaborative implementations. 
• Initiates and implements QCRs to introduce product and process changes.
• Leads/supports process validations and manufacturing/supply chain remediation activities.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.  Manages mitigations and elvates project execution challenges & risks as needed.
• Controls project costs by monitoring and adhering to project budgets.
• Reviews and updates relevant procedures, specifications, and work instructions within the scope of the project work.
• Writes and coordinates execution of test strategies, engineering studies,  equipment/process qualifications, and process validations.
• Ensures project compliance to company policies and quality directives, including change control, validation, and NC/CAPA.
• Lead and/or support Lead and/or support troubleshooting project/technical issues, Non-Conformance (NC) Investigations; Root Cause Analyese, and implementation of Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions (CAPA) as required.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement, cost improvement, and/or safety projects.
• Maintains a high degree of flexbility to coordinate a variety of different tasks and projects that support Rochester Manufacturing Operations 7x24 fabrication of medical devices.

Requirements:

• BS required; Degree in Engineering discipline preferred. 
• 5+ years in Project Management or and Engineering role demonstrating a progression of project managment scope and impact.
• Medical device manufacturing or other FDA-regulated industry experience preferred.  
• Specialized Training: Project Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Process Improvement, Technical Understanding, Documentation Skills, Presentation Skills, Team Building, LEAN / 6 Sigma, Validation, MS Project.
• Innovation, project management skills, problem solving and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, the ability to self-direct and prioritize, and excellent communication skills are essential. 

We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date.
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution.
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match.
• Employee Incentive Bonus.
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees).
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review.

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As required by New York State's pay transparency bill, Bausch + Lomb provides a good faith minimum and maximum salary range of compensation for roles that can or will be performed, in New York State.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.  For New York State, the range of starting hourly pay for this role is $70,000 - $108,000 annually. 

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.

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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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