Process Engineer, Operations

West Pharmaceutical Services•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job SummaryThis fully onsite role is key to implementing new technology, developing, and introducing process improvements, standards, life cycle management, validation, supporting capital investments, and contributing to addressing complex assignments in select process areas, helping to advance and transform West's growing business. This person will have the opportunity to drive the implementation of new innovative processes and technologies in cooperation with the Operations, Quality and other plant teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field required
Minimum 1-3 years experience within injection or compression molding related field preferred
Manufacturing process troubleshooting preferred
Manufacturing in a cGMP/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
Project management, ability to work independently required
General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing, and process automation.
Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SAP and MS Office applications.
Experience working with ISO9001/13458, FDA and cGMP required.
Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles.
Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and process documents.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Works independently with minimal guidance.
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing\Six Sigma Belt Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
Participates in the development of standard process elements and their continuous improvement.
Responsible for proposing, evaluating, and implementing process improvement projects related to quality, service, and HSE, using best practice methodologies.
Participates in global and regional SME teams and harmonization projects and coordinates related activities locally.
Evaluates and analyzes historical data; prepares reports and trend analyses on production process performance in cooperation with QA/QC.
Directly involved in the introduction of new products and technological methods.
Develops and implements practices and procedures to improve and standardize production processes to ensure profitability, quality, and safety.
Evaluates and recommends internal and external best practices to keep production processes at the leading edge.
Manages and implements the best practice validation concept related to process areas and projects, in alignment with West’s global validation approach.
Performs all duties in accordance with the company’s health and safety policies, environmental protection requirements, applicable legislation, and company policies.
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs as directed.