Bausch + Lomb Jobshttp://bausch.jobs2012-05-23 12:31:25.218375USASt Louis SiteTitle: Senior Technical Service Engineer Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis Site This position is responsible for global technical service aspects of Bausch Lomb cataract/ vitreo-retinal products including new product development and ongoing product support. Technical aspects include, but are not limited to, development of technical service documentation, service training material, equipment troubleshooting, resolving product issues and data/ trend analysis. Also serves as a proactive interface with product design engineering, manufacturing and global field service organizations. Specific Job Duties: Provide service expertise to product design and development teams for new product development, product enhancements, and product changes. Interface and collaborate with Design and Research, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing representatives as necessary. Interface and collaborate with internal technical depot repair operations team for product performance issues, repair issues, and tooling requirements Provide technical support including Hotline phone support for B L, affiliate, distributor field service personnel, depot service centers and support technical support representatives with customer issues. Develop training material for global use and perform technical training for the B L cataract/ vitreo-retinal product line. Maintain all aspects of the technical training program such as processes, procedures, and online Learning Management System administration while continuously exploring opportunities to enhance and improve the program. Correspond and interact with customers, B L sales and applications representative requests and provide technical expertise where necessary. Develop and deliver technical documentation including service notes for the B L cataract/ vitreo-retinal products to the domestic and international service organization. Write and update Standard Operating Procedures where needed, initiate approval processes, provide procedure training where applicable and distribute to the domestic and international service organization. Provide support as necessary for the development and administration of the applicable service reporting tool(s). Review and analyze service reports to monitor and provide expertise in areas of improvement. Coordinate with service operations and provide technical needs analysis for service parts. Work with service operations representatives on inventory level, parts handling, packaging, returns and PO advice. Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical discipline Education: Electrical or Electronics Engineering preferred, but other Engineering or Technical disciplines would be considered Experience (Required): At least 5 years of engineering experience or 7 years in technical support and field/depot service of cataract/ vitreo-retinal products considered Special Skills: Strong analytical, communication, electro-mechanical, and technical writing skills required. Trainer skills, including classroom and online, and Presentation skills are highly desirable. Specialized Training: Project management and/or working knowledge of lean six sigma desirable Job: Engineering Services2012-05-14 18:20:34United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007709MOSt Louis Site, MO28674212http://bausch.jobs/xml/28674212/jobUSASt Louis SiteTitle: Global Surgical EMO BU Leader Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis Site Position Summary : * Directs, manages and coordinates all External Manufacturing GQ & O activities related to Surgical Business Unit * Is the contact person for all stakeholders from innovation to supply to markets (Quality, D & R, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development …) * Responsible for global operation performance of Surgical externally manufactured finished products : quality performance, compliance to regulation, time to market, customer service level, financial performance Specific Job Duties: * Accountable with support of Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs of the compliance of the product with quality and regulatory standards * Put in place and maintain a supply chain of the products which deliver > 98% customer service level * Propose a plan and execute CIP projects to drive year-over-year improvement of cost structure * Analyze and understand Global Surgical strategy in order to work and propose an operation strategy aligned with global business strategy able to support medium/long term growth and maximize profitability * Manage the network of stakeholder partners (internal to Global Quality & Operations and the Surgical Business Unit) in order to have fluid information sharing process and coordinated decision process * Meet the necessary KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): * Quality and compliance of products * Time and right first time to market for innovation * Customer service level > 98% * Achieving financial performance according to plan and improving cost structure year-over- year * Managing fluid and efficient communication and decision processes Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. * Significant experience in a medical device manufacturing business (required) * B.S. Degree (required); Masters degree (preferred) * Supply chain degree such as CPIM is plus * English speaking mandatory * Knowledge in project management * Base knowledge in quality and regulatory industry standards * Ten years experience in various areas such as operations management, quality management, or Supply Chain Management * Has met aggressive new products introduction and ramp requirements * Familiar with state of the art manufacturing systems for control of quality, cost and delivery * Experience with negotiating and influencing managers * Experience in stakeholder management * Experience of operating in a continuous process improvement environment * Experience and ability to work across business functions in a matrix organization to build teamwork and get results. * Flexibility in style & approach * Skilled change leader with a strong ability to influence and steadily generate agreements at all levels of the organization. * PC skills * Manage conflicting priorities to tight deadlines and to high quality * Work under pressure with limited guidance * Self-starter * Takes the initiative, pro-active * Strong orientation to follow tasks through to conclusion * Excellent communication skills Core Competencies: CUSTOMER FOCUS: * Ability to understand, anticipate and respond to the needs of customers in the short, medium and long term INNOVATION: * Ability to create and sustain an environment that supports experimentation and rewards calculated risk taking * Use knowledge, experience and intuition to enhance the success of new ideas ACCOUNTABILITY: * Able to execute on the essentials and drive support to the business to enable them to win * Demonstrate dissatisfaction with the status quo * Anticipate obstacles and challenges; act with urgency to overcome them INSPIRE CHANGE: * Communicate a compelling vision with passion and conviction * Approach work with a sense of focus, energy and excitement * Make change happen – see it through IGNITE POTENTIAL AND PERFORMANCE: * Ability to identify, motivate and develop the right people for critical roles. * Actively work to break down barriers and silos to enhance performance and build alignment * Encourage others to act in the best interests of their colleagues and support each other to enable success STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE * Serve as a role model for continuous improvement * Define and set improved standards of performance * Remove roadblocks to individual, group and organizational performance DO THE RIGHT THING: * Hold self and others accountable for adhering to integrity and ethical standards * Approach difficult conversations directly; persevere to communicate critical messages * Evoke trust in others by acting in an authentic and consistent manager; deliver on commitments * Create a climate for constructive challenge CONTRIBUTE TO A WINNING TEAM: * Ability to work positively and collaboratively in a matrix organization * Ability to build and leverage mutually beneficial relationships and networks internally and externally Managerial Responsibility: * 1-3 direct reports managing the Surgical External Manufacturing projects * Full responsibility of the operation performance for Surgical External Manufacturing * Partner with a Network of EMO partners * Build Key Relationships with: * Global Quality * Commercial * D & R and Business Development for new products and MOB * Regulatory Affairs * Procurement * Planning * Logistics * Finance Job: Logistics2012-05-01 19:32:39United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007664MOSt Louis Site, MO28306109http://bausch.jobs/xml/28306109/jobUSASt Louis SiteTitle: Mechanical Engineer II Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis SitePosition Summary The Mechanical Engineer II will apply principles of mechanical engineering to perform activities in support of the engineering analysis and mechanical design of cataract and vitreoretinal ophthalmic surgical equipment and disposables. This person will be a contributing technical member on product design programs. Primary activities will include creating CAD models of components, assemblies, and drawings in Solid Works, performing product engineering analysis and root cause investigations, write technical documents such as test protocols and reports, engineering analyses, and technical specifications. Additionally this person may be assigned to be the project manager on projects of limited scope. Other duties to be completed as assigned. Specific Job Duties Design, test, and transfer to production new single-use disposable products, electro-mechanical, and fluidic product designs. Ensure proper design documentation, and verification testing, is completed. Maintain existing single-use disposable products, electro-mechanical, and fluidic product designs, implementing revisions as required to support manufacturing or improve product performance. Create CAD models of components, assemblies, and create drawings using CAD design program (Solid Works). Review and author technical documents including technical specifications, test protocols, test reports, engineering analyses and product DFMEAs Perform root cause investigations on product defects and generate summary reports of analysis and conclusions. Technical leader of project teams coordinating the efforts of others on sustaining engineering projects. Work with Operations to ensure the single-use disposable, electro-mechanical, and fluidic designs are capable of being fabricated on a consistent and repeatable basis. Participate in project planning activities and project design review meetings as required. Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Experience: 5 years experience in electro-mechanical or fluidics design of consumer products. Design experience with medical products is preferred. Special Skills: Solid Works CAD design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with Solid Works Simulation, root cause analysis techniques, and technical writing Specialized Training: Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Managerial Responsibility None Job: Research/Development2012-04-25 20:12:01United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007674MOSt Louis Site, MO28181215http://bausch.jobs/xml/28181215/jobUSASt Louis SiteTitle: Engineer I, Manufacturing Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis Site Position Summary - This position provides manufacturing engineering support to a manufacturing operation. This may include designing and implementing new manufacturing processes, improving existing manufacturing processes, repairing and coordinating the repair of production machinery, and providing technical guidance to manufacturing personnel. Specific Job Duties * Trouble shooting manufacturing products * Process improvements in the Equipment Area * Work with other teams on projects for Cost Improvements, Corrective Actions and MOB initiatives * Rework and repair of manufacturing equipment Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline required. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline preferred. * This is an entry level manufacturing engineering position. Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude, data analysis, problem solving, and good communication skills desired. * 0-3 years experience; will consider new graduates with co-op or internship experience. * 2 years of medical device experience desirable. * Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing of drawings * Electrical and pneumatic knowledge preferred * Statistical Process Control experience preferred Special Skills (preferred): * SPC, Problem solving, Solidworks or AutoCAD, MSProject Job: Engineering Services2012-04-20 18:12:49United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007658MOSt Louis Site, MO28034823http://bausch.jobs/xml/28034823/jobUSASt Louis SiteTitle: Manufacturing Associate I Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis Site Manufacturing Associate I Position Summary- Perform tasks within full-scale production manufacturing operations, including routine assembly; or quality assurance and reliability testing following established methods and procedures. Operators are to be cross-trained and expected to perform any/all essential tasks within the production/manufacturing operations within the standard run time associated with each assembly. Position Duties- Inspect and Assemble specific parts using drawings and SOPs Attachment of Vitrectomy cutter to tubing in correct orientation Fixturing scleral plugs to plug block as a subassembly Needle inspection performed to identify any nicks, burrs, scratches ( 100% inspection) Peristaltic pump cartridge assembly and tubing attachment Tubing and cassette bundling using a fixture –process aides Filling parts in small pouches and sealing using a sealing machine with foot pedal and manual sealers Attach inserts onto cassettes and inspect Measure angular dimension using a production fixture on the peristaltic cartridge prior to insertion of drape tubing and cartridge Assemble parts into trays or pouches for finished product using SOPs and drawings Inserting any one or multiple parts into a tray, manually passed from operator to operator or on an automatic feed line (Form, Fill, Seal Machine) in a timely manner with correct inspections maintained as per normal SOPs Operating a sealing machine to seal tyvek to polystyrene trays. Affixing pre-printed bar-coded, expiration date labels to sealed trays Package sealed trays into corrugated boxes according to SOPs Stack pallets and wrap pallets according to SOPs Participation in transporting materials from a stockroom into the Environmentally controlled room Requires removal of all outer bags or coverings from material coming in from stockroom to be used in building parts. Transfer of materials from dirty” to clean” carts following SOPs Job Duty: Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Maintain highest quality and report any findings of quality issues that may be in question Maintains accurate and complete production records. Responsible for signing and dating Device History record for any task performed on a daily basis. Responsible for signing and dating training sheets once training has been performed and prior to working on any products. Learn and perform various tasks as assigned. * Maintain a clean and orderly work space for oneself and co-workers. * Responsible for 5S activities in assigned areas throughout the day and in particular at the end of shift. * Encouraged to participate in further 5S and Lean initiatives throughout all work stations. * Responsible for personal safety and safety of co-workers through annual safety training's, participation in stretching break activities, and reporting any safety issues that may arise. Obligated to inform Production Leader or Team Leader for any non-conformance found. Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer.Qualifications- Education:High School diploma or equivalent including the ability to read and write, add and subtract whole numbers; follow instructions; use of fixed gauges, direct reading instruments and similar devices; where interpretation is not required. Experience:Up to six months of directly related production experience. Demonstrated ability in the use of little judgment to follow instructions; use of simple equipment in performing duties with little or no choice as to the procedures used in achieving results. Special Skills:Dependable and reliable with strong attendance record. Job: Manufacturing2012-04-11 23:30:23United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007639MOSt Louis Site, MO27823289http://bausch.jobs/xml/27823289/jobUSASt Louis SiteTitle: Administrator II, Purchasing Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis Site Administrator II, Purchasing Position Summary Provides tactical support to the Purchasing Department. Specific Job Duties Manages PO rescheduling with suppliers. Runs reports utilizing ERPLX; Negotiates with suppliers to move delivery dates earlier or later due to demand and usage changes; Follows up on past due delivery dates with suppliers; Understands suppliers processing times to successfully negotiate changes. Expedites parts as needed. Communicates with planning and manufacturing and be knowledgeable of inventory levels to understand needs; Negotiates with supplier to expedite delivery dates; Evaluates and approves supplier additional expedite costs on behalf of B L; Minimizes expedited freight charges. Proactively follows up on upcoming deliveries that are due. Run reports utilizing ERPLX; Sends to suppliers and receive confirmation on planned ship dates. Resolves Match Exceptions & Hold Outs, working with the supplier, Receiving and Accounts Payable. Utilizes reports and data in PeopleSoft and Omniflow; Researches and investigates history of PO’s, receipts, invoices and payments to reconcile discrepancies between any of the above transactions; Fixes issues in system directly or provides direction to Accounts Payable as to how to resolve the issue; Provides feedback to suppliers on their account status. Reviews rejected parts and process return to vendor paperwork and part returns. Works with cross-functional team to determine if rejected parts are due to a supplier issue, may include review of specifications and past quality history; Explains rejections to supplier and requests Return Authorizations from them; Requests completion of system transactions and moves product to dock for shipping. Works on special projects, as assigned. Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. Bausch Lomb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications · Education: High School diploma or equivalent · Experience: A minimum of one year of general office exp. is required. Purchasing experience is preferred. · Special Skills: Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Specialized Training: Previous experience with MRP systems preferred. Job: Administration2012-03-22 20:39:52United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007610MOSt Louis Site, MO27325825http://bausch.jobs/xml/27325825/jobUSASt Louis SiteTitle: Apprentice Instrument Technician I Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis Site Finishing manufacture of hand-held surgical instruments. Involves delicate, intricate work in handcrafting microsurgical instruments to specifications, utilizing drawings and/or master models. Job Duties Include: •Filing, bending, brazing, and other manual manufacturing. Some work requires the use of a microscope. •Machine work including belting, grinding, and drilling. •Use of measurement instruments including micrometers and calipers. •Polishing. Bausch Lomb 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. The company 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. High School Diploma or Equivalent required. •Hand metal-working experience. •Excellent manual dexterity. •Ability to visualize shapes. •Ability to follow verbal and written manufacturing procedures. Job: Manufacturing2011-08-24 20:28:09United StatesBausch + LombMissouri00007179MOSt Louis Site, MO23226366http://bausch.jobs/xml/23226366/job