West Pharmaceutical Services

Process Engineering Manager

West Pharmaceutical Services

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Walker • Arizona • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Reporting to the Sr. Global Process Engineering Manager, this role is primarily responsible for supporting the Global Processing Injection Molding group
  • Evaluate and implement new equipment through the commissioning, validation and involvement of process improvement projects across all CM sites.
  • Support the harmonization of process/tooling principles, practices, and procedures across Global Process/Tooling Engineering group.
  • Provide all pertinent validations of both tooling and process. Interacts with site Engineering / Customers on new projects or issues pertaining to the Injection Molding processes.
  • Define strategy in support of long-term and intermediate goals within Global Process Engineering
  • Develop scope of work, plan and manage for Injection Molding/Equipment Validation projects
  • Use strong analytical skills to understand and implement customer/user needs, market requirements and other design inputs.
  • Support CM Sales team in all new business quoting and gathering customer requirements relating to Process Engineering requirements.
  • Identify, execute, and implement process improvement initiatives across the Global platform.
  • Provide leadership/guidance on the installation and validation of new equipment/process development through SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Ensure that procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of new processes and equipment.
  • Drive idea creation, development, bread boarding/prototyping, feasibility testing, etc.
  • Lead and advise component material selection with a strong emphasis on polymer selection for injection molded parts.
  • Hands-on engineering, such as reverse engineering, simple assembly and machining work.
  • Provide continuity for the validation program for assigned plant or functional area by preparing technical documentation/presentations.
  • Provide project leadership for materials/process related projects by coordinating efforts of the various departmental disciplines for successful completion according to plan and budget.
  • Managing internal and external resources to meet the technical requirements of the project.
  • Work with Tooling Design team to plan innovative technical approaches to design solutions.
  • Identify, monitor status of results or projects. Leveraging internal and external resources to solving complex problems.
  • Help execute specific strategies, tactics and action plans for the location, as part of the overall Delivery Systems/Innovation product development plan.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, preferably Plastics
  • 5-8 years of experience in an Engineering/production environment, particularly in a plastic injection molding environment.
  • Regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Products.
  • Ability to manage projects, teams, maintain timelines, and execute projects in a Global Engineering environment
  • Expertise in injection molding techniques, methodology, and trouble-shooting methods; a deep understanding of equipment, process, and tools relating to injection molding
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
  • Experience working with teams and influencing decisions
  • Must have an in-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of experiments (DOE) and demonstrate use of same.
  • Excellent understand of the Scientific approach to Injection Molding
  • Preferred understanding of EDARTS, RJG Master Molder certificate
  • Must have knowledge in computer systems; integrated manufacturing systems; word processing and spreadsheets
  • Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
  • Must be able to deal with all levels of employees and work across various departments.
  • Experience in writing and executing validation protocols and reports.
  • Ability to function as a team member.
Benefits
  • Supported by benefit programs
  • Empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
  • Commitment to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
injection moldingprocess improvementequipment validationStatistical Process Control (SPC)Design of Experiments (DOE)reverse engineeringproject managementtechnical documentationtroubleshootingpolymer selection
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingdetail-orientedself-motivatedinfluencing decisionstime management
Certifications
Bachelor's in EngineeringRJG Master Molder certificate