Sr. Automation Engineer

This is a hybrid position requiring team members to be onsite 3 days a week.

This position offers relocation assistance.

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.

Reporting to the Director, Global Device Manufacturing & Technology, this role will support the engineering and commercial teams within the Device network in West. This role is responsible for the coordination of the technical RFQ (Request for Quotation) and Development Agreement process within the global engineering functions (Manufacturing Assembly Automation & Injection Moulding). This role will have functional responsibility for compiling the manufacturing strategy and costs associated with the RFQs and Internal DAs.

• Responsible for leading key activities within the Global Device Engineering Group specifically related to the quotation of commercial bids and development agreements.
• Work with internal stakeholders across global sites to understand customer & business needs and translate to technical outputs and costs.
• Identifying deliverables, time and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and preparation of commercial bids within the engineering function for new business within existing and new accounts, including coordinating cross functional teams in support of this process.
• Establish relationships with equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and on-going business development.
• Manage equipment suppliers during the RFQ phase to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Represent Global Engineering where applicable at customer meetings to ensure that the needs of the business are met.
• Ensure that the procedures and systems are in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or Science field required
• Master's Degree In Engineering or Science field preferred

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably a concentration in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Tooling Engineering) and at least 3 - 5 years' experience in technical role.
• A background or knowledge of Injection mould tooling and design and general moulding systems would be an advantage.
• Have a good understanding of operational processes.
• Have a good understanding of business development and the ability to interpret customer requirements.
• Have excellent knowledge of manufacturing automation, injection moulding, machine design, development, and validation processes.
• Must have good working understanding of manufacturing processes, Inc. automation from Low Volume to High Volume.

• Preferably worked…