Jr Assoc, Manufacturing

Requisition ID: 72849
Date: Feb 10, 2026
Location:

Shlomi, ISR, IL

Department: Engineering
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 is located in Shlomi, Israel and must live close to the site to be considered. This role is a hybrid model (3 days on-site/2 remote) However, during onboarding and when required, will need to be onsite.

This fully onsite role will assist in the application of manufacturing systems as well as maintain current systems in the manufacturing process to improve process control and finished goods quality while maintaining high standards of quality and safety on all phases. Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing engineering team, Quality, Global, and production as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to specify, test and design machine systems and components, including the ability to write and revise software configurations.
Support lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying reduction opportunities through process improvements, tuning of configurations, or other strategies. Improve the speed and reliability of vision system change-overs.
Responsibility for engineering projects as assigned, allowing the achievement of maximizing output and / or minimizing cost by either the implementation of new equipment and / or methods or the improvement of existing equipment and / or methods.
Plan, schedule, and perform sub-project details; follow-up on new and revised improvements to assure proper implementation.
Support and operate as needed within approved time schedules and project budgets.
Assist coordination of testing new systems before release to production.
Consult and cooperate with corporate / customer / supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relations.
Keep team advised of any unusual situation, which might require additional attention from the project group so that they may act accordingly.
Assist newly trained West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment required for project completion.
Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized.
Aid in electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
Help define projects via specifications or drawings before releasing to a vendor.
Additional Responsibilities
Follow Lean problem-solving techniques.
Some flexibility in schedule is required as needed for new facilities / equipment installation.
Other duties as requested and/or assigned to support the Manufacturing Engineering department.
Education
High School Diploma required
Associate's Degree in technical field preferred
Work Experience
No minimum experience required and
1 year in Pharmaceutical preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Mechanical ability
Good time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
Proficiency in writing and communicating professionally and concisely.
Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Manufacturing equipment, machine rigging, machine assembly, lean manufacturing, and troubleshooting skills preferred.
Physical Requirements
Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
Manufacturing environment.
A Must be able to tolerate heat and industrial odors/smells on a frequent basis.
Must be able to work in required attire including pharma goggles, hood, gowning and gloves, etc.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is always required.
Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI
Must be able to go onto the manufacturing floor and participate in weekly Gemba walks.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.

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