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 your help write about 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 we are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
Experienced engineering position within West’s Advanced Engineering Team, industrializing manufacturing processes for new product launches. Responsibilities include executing complex injection molding tool projects, increasing team knowledge of new plastic part manufacturing technology, and increasing team effectiveness at delivering high performing manufacturing processes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage injection mold tooling projects built by outside vendors including designing, fabricating, receiving, and transferring to production.
- Create CAD models and detailed drawings for assembly fixtures, and assembly manufacturing aids.
- Mentor engineers in their understanding of injection molding tool technologies and project management.
- Work as part of cross-functional and cross-company action teams to problem solve product quality and production issues resulting from mold and assembly process design.
- Identify and evaluate new plastic part manufacturing technology and vendors to support current and future product and process development needs.
- Develop and maintain required quality records associated with assigned projects including specifications, drawings, BOM, and validation.
- Provide project management deliverables including timelines, budgets, resource planning, and status meeting updates.
- Identify opportunities to improve tooling reliability.
- Track mold Health and downtime trends using internal databases.
- Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
- Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
Education
- : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent four-year technical degree or commensurate work experience
Work Experience
- 5-8 years of experience in an engineering capacity
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of injection molding industry and respective processes
- Experience in designing and fabricating complex molding tools
- Proficient in GD&T tolerancing
- Experience working in a regulated GMP or GLP environment
- Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturability
- Experience in driving projects lasting for several months with little supervision
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
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
- Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking.
- Must have excellent organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization and in a variety of situations.
- Effective personal time management skills and must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, and prioritize with constant interuptions.
- Must have the cognitive ability to plan, execute to goal, supervise and coordinate the work of a team in area of responsibility.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and effectively resolve conflicts.
- Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Leadership skills and must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
- Read and interpret data, information and documents.
- Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to make independent and sound judgments with guidance from management as needed.
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 and/or drug screening.
