Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Description

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 Summary

This role will work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, IT, and vendors to design, construct, install, validate, and maintain equipment, software, and data acquisition systems throughout their lifecycles.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Update programs to support current productions systems as well as work with teams to develop and create complete solutions to implement new systems.
• Use engineering principles to design configurations and develop parameters for programmable/configurable devices to implement enhancements to the operation of equipment.
• Create or modify pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and/or electrical systems to support new or current manufacturing systems as well as create or update all supporting drawings and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities to create new systems which support the advancement of manufacturing operations.
• Manage projects by creating teams and utilizing techniques and processes throughout the entire project lifecycle: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling, and Closing.
• Write or approve all necessary documentation to design, purchase, install and maintain new equipment and systems. For example, user specifications, request for quotes, design requirements, functional requirements, functional procedures, acceptance and validation protocols.
• Train team members on functional procedures and troubleshooting techniques to support and maintain equipment and systems.
• Lead activates with maintenance, engineering, and vendors to create, install, and validate new equipment and systems.
• Assist corporate and other facilities as needed to troubleshoot complex problems or support standardized equipment and systems.
• Any other duties as required.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree related field required
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years related work experience required and
• previous experience in a manufacturing working environment and/or industrial setting required and
• experience with Project Management processes and techniques preferred
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office based programs including Project and Visio.
• Knowledge of terminal services for remote support of equipment and systems.
• Have a functional understanding of cGMPs
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
  
  

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws
  
  

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.