Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services; Stolberg; Vor Ort; EUR 72.864 - 92.736; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Pharmaceutical Services in Stolberg is seeking a technically skilled professional to lead and support engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. You will ensure projects meet internal procedures, quality, safety, and regulatory standards in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years in a technical environment (pharma/medical devices preferred), and experience with project management, SolidWorks/Auto CAD 3D,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• More than 3 years of professional experience in a technical environment, ideally pharma or medical device.
• Experience leading or supporting technical projects, including mechanical and/or electrical design.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements.
• Strong German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills; project management experience.
• Basic knowledge of creating technical drawings using SolidWorks and/or Auto CAD 3D; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Support and/or lead technical projects related to production equipment, infrastructure, maintenance, repair, and machine upgrades.
• Document and track projects in the West project management system.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, HSE, Quality, and external partners to identify and implement improvements.
• Provide technical expertise for rebuilds, upgrades, changes, and problem-solving activities.
• Support change management, deviations, CAPAs, and investigations related to technical equipment and processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, HSE, safety, and internal quality requirements.
• Create or support technical drawings for repairs, improvements, and equipment modifications.
• Exchange knowledge with other West sites and external companies to optimize processes.
• Support the development and update of SOPs, SOIs, specifications, and technical standards.

Kenntnisse

Technical project management

GMP/ISO knowledge

German & English

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 3D

Power BI

Vision systems knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Auto CAD 3D

Power BI

Vision systems

Jobbeschreibung

Description

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?

Description

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.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite.

Contract Details:

fulltime, permanent

To be filled:

asap

Job Summary

For our Stolberg site, we are looking for a technically skilled and project-oriented professional to support and lead engineering, maintenance, repair, infrastructure, mechanical and electrical projects. The role ensures that technical projects are implemented in line with internal procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations, in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead technical projects related to production equipment, infrastructure, maintenance, repair, and machine upgrades
• Document and track projects in the West project management system
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, HSE, Quality, and external partners to identify and implement improvements
• Provide technical expertise for rebuilds, upgrades, changes, and problem-solving activities
• Support change management, deviations, CAPAs, and investigations related to technical equipment and processes
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, HSE, safety, and internal quality requirements
• Create or support technical drawings for repairs, improvements, and equipment modifications
• Exchange knowledge with other West sites and external companies to optimize processes
• Support the development and update of SOPs, SOIs, specifications, and technical standards

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Work Experience

• More than 3 years of professional experience in a technical environment, ideally in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience in leading or supporting technical projects, including mechanical and/or electrical design
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements
• Strong German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience
• Basic knowledge of creating technical drawings using SolidWorks and/or Auto CAD 3D.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Power BI is an advantage
• Knowledge of vision systems for product quality inspection is an advantage

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is €72,864.00 - €92,736.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.