Tooling Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Design Department is an essential component in Engineering and Operations. The team's objective is to continue the support in designing tools the manufacturing facilities require for production. In parallel, the team also provides innovative solutions and services to the tooling group and other departments within the company, where possible, to assist with meeting company goals and objectives. In this role, you will be part of a team that relies on effective teamwork and global collaboration in a fast pace and dynamic environment. This role may be responsible to set-up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual Milling Machines to provide operational support for the construction, assembly, and/or repair of molds, dies, and ancillary equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting (pharmaceutical industry experience preferred). required
Advanced in using SolidWorks. required
Excellent computer skills required including all MS Office applications. required
Must be able to speak English fluently

Nice To Haves

Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.).
Familiar with cGMP, ISO, and FDA standards.
Familiar with AutoCAD, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and PDM Pro.
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

Responsibilities

Maintain and support existing tooling.
Provide good centerline spacing lay out for experimental molds, commercial molds, MTD´s and devices with little to no supervision.
Able to design experimental molds, commercial molds, MTD´s and devices with little to no supervision.
Coordinate tooling orders for manufacturing plants.
Good understanding of tools and processes within the individual’s region to support the West plants and other engineering departments with tooling issues, global tooling standardization questions and best practices
Assume responsibility for various assigned projects to improve product quality and tooling designs.
Collaborate with our fabrication shops and elastomer manufacturing facilities to verify, optimize and correct tooling designs and modifications.
Work with cross-functional teams throughout all West locations to develop best practice standards.
Maintain awareness of new technology trends, materials, and design/analytical software
High understanding and aligned with company and department objectives.
Self-sufficient and able to work with little to no supervision.
Follow FDA, cGMP, ISO, and other applicable regulations.
May load and unload raw materials and equipment and set up and operate a variety of machines according to instructions.
May start and monitor machine operation to commence the production process, detect malfunctions/out-of-tolerance machining, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met throughout the process.
May perform quality control, following appropriate reporting and documentation procedures.
May transfer finished product, raw materials, tools, or equipment between work areas by using hand trucks or powered lift trucks (standing and/or sitting) and may perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.
May use the ability to translate mechanical documents and engineering drawings into appropriate dimensions for production.
May use the ability to correctly read common hand measuring tools such as outside micrometers, bore micrometers, dial indicators, etc. and inspect parts with appropriate measuring equipment to ensure results are within specification.
May instruct fellow employees as needed and assist in the orientation and training of new employees when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.