West Pharmaceutical Services · 11 hours ago
Manager, Engineering
US Indiana Greenfield
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a company dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who will lead a team in implementing sustainable processes and ensuring consistency in production levels within a medical device manufacturing environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead the site Manufacturing/Project Engineering Department to ensure full alignment with the company and site strategies which includes significant growth utilizing new and existing technologies
Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects, properly document work, and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files
Propose and lead equipment and process improvement initiatives to improve operating performance
Create strategic plans to eliminate waste within the business by utilizing lean process, best practices and enterprise resource management
Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized. Set up or participates in continuous improvement teams related to establishing a process or process improvement
Collaborate and interface with internal and external global teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed to maintain relationships and global process alignment
Maintain ownership of assigned equipment, or business processes
Lead/support validation activities including equipment validation and process validation. Improve processes and procedures to manufacture a quality product at a minimum cost. Provide technical expertise to other plant personnel
Research and analyze data such a vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Assist in installation of new products, tooling and related processes; investigate tooling and process problems; make new product/process recommendations
Provides engineering assistance to ensure plant, machinery, tooling and processes are at optimum
Continuous coaching of team members and assist with developing/implementing team member growth plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree BS in Engineering or a related field with 8 years of experience in a technical engineering role or related areas including direct experience in equipment design, procurement, FAT, SAT, and IQ/OQ
Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing, or medical device manufacturing environment
Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in start up or entrepreneurial environments where adaptability is preferred
Ideal candidate will see ambiguity as an opportunity rather than a challenge
Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Make independent and sound judgments
Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity
Use written and verbal communication skills effectively
Read and interpret data, information and documents to analyze and solve problems
Learn and apply new information and new skills
Preferred
Direct knowledge and experience in project management within a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical cGMP environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees. Must exhibit a positive and professional upbeat tone and manner
Proficient in technical writing
Experience in equipment and process validation to pharmaceutical standards
Risk management (FMEA)
Experience in secondary packaging for pharmaceuticals
High proficiency for problem solving in teams and as an individual contributor. Exceptional verbal and technical writing skills; ability to provide focus and clarity. Independently motivated, detail oriented and good problem-solving ability
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Knowledge of Computer Aid Design such as AutoCAD or Solid Works
Strong essential skills including high emotional intelligence
High sense for the business; strong business acumen
Strong coordination and Project Management skills
Engages others, builds relationships, and creates networks outside team. Checks in with different people to understand the bigger picture
Ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective action solutions. Follows through on actions
Is curious, agile, engages in new experiences and looks for different perspectives
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Sterilization or Aseptic processing experience
Program and Project Management Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire
Manufacturing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Upon Hire
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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