Process Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services • Walker, MI

3d • 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3-5+ years of professional experience in an equivalent role such as a Process Engineer
• Injection Molding / Plastics experience
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor as well

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Automotive/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt with solid track of lean improvements)
• Knowledge of cGMP.
• Ability of authoring/revising SOIs, SOPs and validation documents

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for various Process Engineering projects as assigned. Projects will focus on improvements to safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput.
• Projects may include implementation of new equipment and methods, or the improvement of existing equipment and methods.
• Fully define projects via specifications or drawings.
• Follow-up on new and revised improvements to ensure proper implementation.
• Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets.
• Apply formal problem solving tools, including application of Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, DOE, and other similar continuous improvement concepts.
• Support the development, transfer, and improvement of products and processes to support the company’s global strategies.
• Support projects and initiatives stemming from Global Process Engineering team.
• Provide reliable and timely communication with global colleagues.
• Consult and cooperate with corporate/customer/supplier personnel as authorized and required.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships.
• Instruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required after project completion.
• Maintain accurate project records, engineering records, and other controlled documentation.
• Review and revise procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information.
• Lead the way in supporting the plant’s efforts in meeting corporate and plant goals.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

Benefits

• Benefit programs that empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development.
• Giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work.
• Commitment to creating a healthier environment and planet through sustainability efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level