West Pharmaceutical Services · 1 week ago
Process Engineering Manager
Walker, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Process Engineering Manager will lead efforts in supporting the Global Processing Injection Molding group, overseeing the implementation of new equipment and process improvements across all sites.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership defining the strategy in support of long-term and intermediate goals within Global Process Engineering in collaboration within the Global Contract Manufacturing and Technology Network
Develop scope of work, plan and manage for Injection Molding/Equipment Validation projects for the introduction of all new products into the company and compiling standard specifications for each process and monitoring all existing production to standard specifications
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 the 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. to evaluate viability of ideas
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, component testing and failure analysis
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 the efforts of the various departmental disciplines for the successful completion according to plan and budget
Managing internal and external resources to meet the technical requirements of the project, such as outside vendors, and management of techs and/or interns
Work with Tooling Design team to plan innovative technical approaches to design solutions
Coordinate engineering meetings with manufacturing plants. 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, inclusive of management/ tracking of project activities and resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering, preferably Plastics
5-8 years of experience in an Engineering/production environment, particularly in a plastic injection molding environment
Strong analytical skills to understand and implement customer/user needs, market requirements and other design inputs
Ability to manage projects, teams, maintain timelines, and execute projects in a Global Engineering environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed
In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of experiments (DOE) and demonstrate use of same
Ability to function as a team member
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 make independent and sound judgments
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments
Preferred
Regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Products
Expertise in injection molding techniques, methodology, and trouble-shooting methods; a deep understanding of equipment, process, and tools relating to injection molding
Experience working with teams and influencing decisions
Excellent understanding 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
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
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unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2026-01-20
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