Process Improvement Eng

West Pharmaceutical Services • Jersey Shore, PA

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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 Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years experience within vision inspection related field preferred.
• Experience in Automation, Programming (PLC, VBA), Electronics Troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience in vision machine integration in a cGMP/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Application skills utilizing latest software, hardware, and vision technology preferred.
• Project management skills and ability to work independently required.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing, and process automation.
• Maintain an awareness of 'state of the art' technology as it applies to our industry.
• Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems; prefer SAP and MS Office applications.
• Experience working with ISO9000, 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.

Responsibilities

• Support productivity of current vision inspection systems in the manufacturing process to improve process control and finished goods quality.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems on vision inspection systems.
• Contribute to upstream process improvements through use of Lean Sigma tools and understanding of ejected product root cause.
• Modify and test machine vision systems and components, including writing and revising software configurations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and improve vision system mechanical, hardware, and software components.
• Provide support to current and future projects related to vision operations.
• Apply and support lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying vision eject reduction opportunities through process improvements.
• Help improve the speed and reliability of vision system changeovers.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the vision control strategy through accurate project records and Gantt charts.
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development.
• Support for physical, mental, emotional and financial health of team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree