Facility Engineer

Overview

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.

West is expanding in Indiana with a cutting-edge manufacturing facility designed to drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We’re seeking forward-thinking professionals who excel in fast-paced settings, lead with integrity, and value teamwork and continuous improvement. If you’re energized by building something new, fostering collaboration, and driving impact in a purpose-driven industry, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of West and accelerate our mission to improve patient lives globally.

Job Summary

Initiate the application of manufacturing systems as well as maintain and enhance 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 support to manufacturing. Work with facilities and main customers in a Six Sigma approach to deliver vision specifications of the future.

• Apply and 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.
• Ability to specify, test and design machine systems and components, including the ability to write and revise software configurations.
• Assume full responsibility for various 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 project or sub-project details; follow-up on new and revised improvements to assure proper implementation.
• Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets.
• Coordinate the testing of new systems before release to production.
• Consult and cooperate with corporate / customer / supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relations.
• Qualify equipment distributors and representatives for the procurement of evaluation samples and production resources.
• Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situation, which might impair the progress, execution of final project objective so that they may act accordingly.
• Maintain an awareness of “state of the art” technology as it applies to our industry. Take part in educational programs pertinent to process projects.
• Instruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required for project completion.
• Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized
• Assist cross functional support groups identify electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Conduct any activities with established policies and corporate objectives.
• Fully define projects via specifications or drawings before releasing to a vendor.
• All other duties as required

• As an early member of our newest West site, you will thrive if you can:
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude every day as we build and grow…