Technical Lead for Manufacturing Process Improvement Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business, seeks a skilled professional to drive process improvements and technical leadership in its Waterford facility. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or electronic engineering, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement process improvements and equipment upgrades with minimal impact on production. Provide daily support to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams. Implement process improvements and upgrades under change control. Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement. Develop a detailed understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment, and share technical expertise with colleagues. Fault-finding and troubleshooting of equipment and process issues. Develop methods to ensure personnel engaged in maintenance activities have sufficient knowledge to perform their assigned tasks. Generate documentation and SOPs associated with equipment or process systems. Present technical data to internal and external audit and inspection groups. May have direct reports. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical role in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Good problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify facts, consider alternative approaches, and evaluate the most appropriate action. Medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience working in a validated environment with strong discipline regarding change control is preferred. Bausch + Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.
Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is solely focused on making people see better to live better. The company has a 40-year track record of growth and diversification in Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city. From Waterford, Bausch + Lomb supplies eye health products to people across the world. The company’s success in Waterford has been built on a great team who between them have thousands of years of experience of delivering the highest quality every time. As the facility has grown, new opportunities have been created for skilled people to join the team and take their careers to the next level in a global company with deep local roots in Waterford. Duties: Develop and implement process and equipment improvements/upgrades with minimal impact to production. Provide daily support to Operations, Maintenance and Quality teams. Implement process improvements and upgrades under change control. Utilise Lean Six Sigma tools along with data to drive continuous improvement. Develop a detailed understanding of the process and equipment in the manufacturing process, and share technical expertise with colleagues. Fault-finding/troubleshooting of equipment and process issues. Develop methods to ensure personnel engaged in maintenance activities have sufficient knowledge to perform their assigned tasks. Generate documentation and SOPs associated with each of the equipment or process systems as required. Present, where appropriate, technical data to internal/external audit and inspection groups. May have direct reports. Position will provide technical leadership role model example to Manufacturing group in the areas of technical expertise and specific project execution. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other relevant technical equivalent. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years in technical role in high volume manufacturing environment preferred. Good problem solving abilities – able to identify facts, consider alternative approaches and evaluate the most appropriate action. Medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred. Experience working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control is preferred. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business, is solely focused on making people see better to live better. The company has a 40-year track record of growth and diversification in Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city. From Waterford, Bausch + Lomb supplies eye health products to people across the world. The company’s success in Waterford has been built on a great team who between them have thousands of years of experience delivering the highest quality every time. As the facility has grown, new opportunities have been created for skilled people to join the team and take their careers to the next level in a global company with deep local roots in Waterford. Duties and Responsibilities Develop, design, and implement cost-justified process and equipment improvements with minimal impact to production operating under a 24/7 environment. Identify and eliminate repetitious machine failures. Provide consultative support to the Manufacturing and Maintenance groups. Utilise Lean Six Sigma tools and data to drive continuous improvement. Develop and implement Safety and Quality improvements. Develop methods to ensure personnel engaged in operations/maintenance activities have sufficient knowledge to perform their assigned tasks. Prepare design specifications and associated documentation for equipment and system upgrades. Fault-finding and troubleshooting of equipment and process issues. Installation, commissioning, and validation of automation. Implement improvements under change control. Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from formal and informal User Requirement Specifications. Be familiar with 21 CFR part 820 guidelines. Present, where appropriate, technical data to internal/external audit and inspection groups. Ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Procedures are adhered to always for self and others. Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (mechanical/electronic) preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years in a technical role in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Solidworks experience preferred. Six Sigma experience preferred. Good problem-solving abilities – able to identify facts, consider alternative approaches, and evaluate the most appropriate action. Medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred. Experience working in a validated environment with strong discipline regarding change control is preferred. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is solely focused on making people see better to live better. The company has a 40-year track record of growth and diversification in Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city. From Waterford, Bausch + Lomb supplies eye health products to people across the world. The company’s success in Waterford has been built on a great team who between them have thousands of years of experience of delivering the highest quality every time. As the facility has grown, new opportunities have been created for skilled people to join the team and take their careers to the next level in a global company with deep local roots in Waterford. The Project Manager is responsible for creating project plans that outline tasks, timelines, and resources. To communicate project plans, risks, and issues to the project team and stakeholders. To monitor progress against scope, schedule, and cost. To improve the overall delivery of a portfolio of projects. In addition, some key duties include: Develop detailed project scopes and objectives. Ensure technical feasibility of all project tasks. Coordinate internal resources and those of third parties/vendors. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Review and submit budget estimates, progress, and cost tracking reports to management stakeholders. Communicate on all aspects of a project’s progress and escalate issues as appropriate. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Be the ‘go-to’ person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline. Oversight of a portfolio of major capital projects. Work with a broad range of internal stakeholders and contractors to B+L. Requirements: Education: Bachelor of Engineering (required). Project Management certification. PMP qualification from PMI preferred. Specialized training in areas such as Project Management, Validation, or Negotiation preferred. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Project (and related software) for project tracking and communication. Experience: Total of 5+ years of related, progressive experience. Knowledge of the compliance requirements of the medical device and related industries. Demonstrated communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Comfortable managing multiple tasks, a team player, and a problem solver. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Bausch + Lomb Corporation , (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), is solely 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. The company is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses, and other eye surgery products. Our highest priority is the well-being of the people we serve. By listening to our customers and patients, by constantly honing our innovation edge, by executing with integrity and excellence, we strive to earn the trust of our partners and stakeholders. Over the last 167 years, Bausch + Lomb has become a global hallmark for innovation and quality. Our talented and motivated colleagues work relentlessly to invent new materials, engineer new technologies, and ultimately bring new innovations to help people see better to live better. Position: CMO Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager for EMEA Purpose of the Role: Responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing assigned CMO suppliers with a yearly budget responsibility of around 60-70 million USD. Key Responsibilities: Proactively manage assigned CMO accounts to improve on cost, quality and service according to business expectations. Define and implement yearly savings targets linked to assigned suppliers. Define and implement short and long term savings pipelines through SSI. Develop links with site procurement teams to find regional synergies and unlock supplier/product value. Build leverage and develop sourcing strategies with key global, regional and local suppliers. Build and maintain a network of CMOs maximizing value from relationships. Get early involved in potential new BD&L deals and R&D projects. Screen product base and design re-sourcing strategies (i.e. insourcing, transfer). Supplier lead for SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) globally. Business Intelligence support in terms of market screening, benchmarking and industry knowledge. Support the Global Procurement strategy and methodology. Identify and develop stakeholder relationships, expanding the integration of Procurement. Build and maintain CMO wide spend visibility. Negotiate supply contracts and monitor performance against contractual commitments during contract life cycle and beyond. Develop and manage the RFI/RFP process as part of the negotiation cycle. Identify, implement, and track cost savings projects in cooperation with site stakeholders, site controllers and regional finance. Coordinate supplier implementation and follow ups with site buyers/stakeholders. Comply with Quality Policies for vendor evaluation, selection and approval. Drive compliance of procurement processes, procedures and best practice initiatives. Qualifications: BA/MSc or equivalent. CIPS/NEVI or equivalent. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint). Negotiation & analytical skills. Understanding of the Pharmaceutical/medical device industry. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is solely focused on making people see better to live better. The company has a 40-year track record of growth and diversification in Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city. From Waterford, Bausch + Lomb supplies eye health products to people across the world. The company’s success in Waterford has been built on a great team who between them have thousands of years of experience of delivering the highest quality every time. As the facility has grown, new opportunities have been created for skilled people to join the team and take their careers to the next level in a global company with deep local roots in Waterford. Duties Technical leadership of engineering projects and project management for new medical device manufacturing systems. Project Management responsibilities include leading multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams to deliver stated project objectives within cost and time requirements. Innovate and drive continual improvement to increase systems' reliability, increase manufacturing volumes and decrease cost. Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Process Engineering groups. Ensure the appropriate cutting-edge technology is in use where appropriate. Demonstrate proficiency in development and implementation of business improvement. Demonstrate skills of analysis to identify, quantify and justify improvement opportunities. Work with internal resources and external systems vendors to ensure successful technology development through to manufacturing validation. Manage project schedules to ensure work is assigned and completed on time and within budget. Liaise with QA and Operations to successfully validate equipment and systems to industry benchmark standards. Keep abreast of technical innovation in automation technologies. Provide manufacturing and technical support, risk identification, mitigation and management. Develop and implement new technologies and systems to support R&D projects. Provide training support, comprehensive systems documentation packages and preventative maintenance procedures for systems applications. Create and adhere to project schedules and budgets in line with overall program goals. Manage project scope to customer expectations; manage and approve scope changes. Communicate project information to all stakeholders (across many sites). Manage project communications and performance tracking metrics. Identify, manage and mitigate project risk. Identify, manage, track and resolve project issues. Interface with internal and external customers and vendors. Demonstrate leadership skills to engage team members. Demonstrate team building skills with motivated team members working well together. Job will require travel to global locations as project mix dictates. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical equivalent. Advanced degree desired. Experience: 10+ years’ experience in process automation and equipment build with experience in design, build, debug and systems integration of custom built systems and medical products. 3+ years project management experience. Extensive hands-on experience with medical device and/or pharmaceutical production required (cGMP / FDA regulated environment). Experience desired with automated precision material handling, high-speed cartoning and machine vision systems. SPC, DOE, statistical analysis, machine vision fundamentals and Project Management Institute certification a plus. Specialized Training in the following areas would be advantageous: ISO-9000, GAMP, Minitab, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project. Self-directed, excellent communication skills on technical subjects. Ability to form relationships with stakeholders from many sites and work within cross-functional teams. Project Management Institute PMP Certificate and Six Sigma (green/black belt) a plus. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE 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. Job Summary The Complaint Technician is responsible for support and maintenance of complaints related to eye healthcare products and services on a global scale. This role involves ensuring documentation and systems of record for the complaints are kept in a current state, supporting evidence is recorded and complaints are processed through the complaint management system. Responsibilities Accurately document complaint details in the company’s complaint management system. Ensure all relevant information is captured to facilitate investigation and resolution. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all complaints. Generate reports on complaint trends, identify areas for improvement, and present findings to management. Assist in the preparation of regular summary reports for management review. Participate in training sessions to stay updated on company policies and procedures. Provide feedback on potential improvements to the complaint handling process. Collaborate with team members to implement best practices in complaint management. Other activities as assigned by SCQ leader. Requirements Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism. Quality Management System experience an advantage. cGMP. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE 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 position is a maternity leave contract, based in Waterford. Responsibilities Quality review & approval for non-conformances throughout the manufacturing area. Liaise with operations & engineering groups on a day-to-day basis to ensure timely release of product. Preparation and update of applicable FMEA's. Review & approve any significant changes within the process. Lead & drive CAPA improvements within the manufacturing process. Provide day-to-day direction on quality assurance issues within the manufacturing process. Review and approval of validation reports and procedures for changes/ updates to manufacturing lines. Control of equipment and product during validation and release of product post validation. The Manufacturing Quality Manager will specify additional requirements of the job. Key cGMP Responsibilities Follow Standard Operating Procedures at all times. Have awareness to applicable standards. Awareness to the QMS requirements. Requirements Third level qualification, ideally in Engineering or Science. Strong analytical skills with good knowledge of applied statistics and process control Systems. Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean tools. Self-motivated with ability to motivate & influence a core team to meet the above objective. Must be familiar with the regulatory requirements of the FDA and/or ISO. Decisive, good communicators, self-motivated, have record of achievement and are a good team member. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business, is solely focused on making people see better to live better. The company has over a 40-year track record of growth and diversification in Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city. From Waterford, Bausch + Lomb supplies eye health products to people across the world. The company’s success in Waterford has been built on a great team who between them have thousands of years of experience delivering the highest quality every time. As the facility has grown, new opportunities have been created for skilled people to join the team and take their careers to the next level in a global company with deep local roots in Waterford. The Senior Design Quality Engineer is a member of the Global R&D Quality department and plays a key role in ensuring that the Quality System functions are maintained in compliance with documented procedures. As Senior Design Quality Engineer, you will work primarily on New Product Development projects, collaborating with all functions on all aspects of our integrated innovation process including supporting the introduction of new products and processes following stage-gate methodology, risk identification & control, and serving as the Voice of the Customer during the full end-to-end product innovation cycle - from concept through feasibility, development & commercialization. This global position reports to the Senior Manager of Design Quality (Vision Care) and the role is based in Waterford. Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide support for development projects from project inception through successful Technology Transfer/Scale-Up at the manufacturing facility. The role includes working with global multidisciplinary teams to ensure medical device development and remediation activities are planned and executed in compliance with design control requirements of Bausch + Lomb quality management system, ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies. Additionally, this role has oversight of the development and maintenance of contact lens device history & risk management files for all assigned products. The role will support marketed product changes and updates (MOB). The role will also support R&D plant activities along with the development laboratory from a quality management perspective. Requirements Minimum 5+ years in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry in Quality, R&D, Engineering, or Laboratory environment. Specific experience desired as follows: Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards (i.e. ISO-13485, ISO-14971, FDA 21 CFR, EU MDD/MDR) Quality experience in the medical device or pharma industry Knowledge of structured problem solving, six sigma, and lean tools Attributes: Self-Motivated with the ability to handle multiple priorities, Decisive, good communicator, Ability to influence strategic decisions. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE Bausch + Lomb Corporation, (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), is solely 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. The company is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world, offering the widest and finest range of eye health products including contact lenses and lens care products, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses, and other eye surgery products. Our highest priority is the well-being of the people we serve. By listening to our customers and patients, by constantly honing our innovation edge, by executing with integrity and excellence, we strive to earn the trust of our partners and stakeholders. Over the last 167 years, Bausch + Lomb has become a global hallmark for innovation and quality. Our talented and motivated colleagues work relentlessly to invent new materials, engineer new technologies, and ultimately bring new innovations to help people see better to live better. Duties Assist with identifying emerging instruments and metrology technologies, gather requirements, evaluate the technologies, and make recommendations for new technologies which will provide potential competitive advantage in the area of measurement. Provide direction on IQ/OQ/PQ’s, gauge R&R’s, correlation studies and regressions of instruments/equipment. Provide knowledge on the set up and operation of all metrology equipment and assist in technical guidance and fault diagnosis. To identify best practice procedures for instruments and metrology equipment set up, maintenance and calibration. Assist in the development of requirements/specification in order to procure and support validation activities in line with business needs. Development of calibration procedures. Carry out data analysis and investigate issues and perform follow up corrective and preventative actions. Participate in putting systems and procedures in place to ensure GMP compliance with regard to calibration records and documentation. Participate in quality audits with regard to calibration, ensuring area is audit ready. Support the site internal audit program Additional requirements of the job will be specified by the Quality Systems Development Manager Ensure all reporting and data trending commitments are met. Liaise with external vendors to ensure that standards are certified to B&L requirements. Liaise with project teams with regards new technology introduction, technology transfer & process transfer. Troubleshooting metrology issues and actively participate in establishing new calibration procedures for new equipment and also make recommendations for changes to existing equipment. Support, guidance and training for employees on instruments. Requirements Third level Qualification in Science or Engineering, specific metrology qualification an advantage. 3 years plus experience in a technical position. The masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness. Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates. We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. #J-18808-Ljbffr
