Process Engineer

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.

The Process Engineer will function as a member of the process excellence team to deliver and implement solutions for the safe and efficient operation/improvement of the facility, equipment, and processes. This position will support design, development, and validation requirements for existing/new equipment, technical reporting as well as cost savings/lean initiatives. This role will use of Lean Sigma and root cause analysis tools.

• Support the implementation, development, transfer and improvements of processes and products within the facility related to extrusion, molding, trimming, and clean room production.
• Interact with engineering, management, site, and corporate team members, and/or vendors to develop engineering controls or required process improvements.
• Plan, guide, coordinate or perform modifications, improvements, or new initiatives for new or existing products or processes within the production environment.
• Plan, coordinate, or perform projects assigned to the approved schedules and budgetary commitments.
• Support and recommend new and experimental product development activities related to extrusion, molding, trimming, B2 coating, and clean room production.
• Ensure all changes are appropriately documented through engineering studies, change controls or other methods of documenting change.
• Support projects and initiatives stemming from the Global Process Engineering Team.
• Research and analyze data to determine optimal processing conditions.
• Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency.
• Assume full responsibility for various engineering projects as assigned.
• Work with other engineers and departments to ensure successful evaluation of all new equipment process improvements.
• Use statistical methods and good documentation skills to ensure evaluation is completed with the necessary information.
• Initiate, support and execute process related CAPAs for Quality Initiatives or Complaints.
• Must have good communication skills while working with operators, engineers, and management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and work flexible hours.
• Adhere to all Company policies.
• Use good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Ensure compliance to cGMP's, Validation Master Plans, FDA, and other regulatory agency initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years equivalent experience in cGMP/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment manufacturing.

• AutoCAD and/or Solid Works, or related systems, experience preferred
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing…