Automation Engineering Manager - 9-Month Contract (Hybrid)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone bonus

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineering Manager on a fixed-term contract in Tempe, AZ. The role focuses on developing and deploying a digital or automation strategy to meet customer needs, manage programs and coordinate with vendors.

The position is hybrid with on-site work three days per week; includes a $1,000 milestone bonus and benefits during the 9‑month term.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation and/or information technology in an automated production manufacturing operations environment.
• Experience with complex manufacturing OT IT systems integration.
• Proven success leading day-to-day project activities across multidisciplinary teams (operations, data scientists, solution architects).
• Extensive operations experience in Med device/regulated sector/Drug delivery manufacturing.
• Multistakeholder complex program management experience.
• Experience in Azure DevOps.
• Some validation experience – computer systems, equipment and process.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership to ensure plant, machinery and processes operate optimally.
• Lead and schedule tools and supplies for departments; oversee engineering projects.
• Administer maintenance management software and ensure OSHA/regulatory compliance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and cost-effective quality improvements.
• Lead meetings with customers and automation suppliers to align requirements.
• Develop project scope, timelines, savings and cost estimates; prepare justifications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

OT/IT systems integration

Azure DevOps

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science and/or Information Systems, Manufacturing Automation and Technology

Tools

Azure DevOps

Maintenance management software

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineering Manager on a fixed-term contract in Tempe, AZ. The role focuses on developing and deploying a digital or automation strategy to meet customer needs, manage programs and coordinate with vendors.

The position is hybrid with on-site work three days per week; includes a $1,000 milestone bonus and benefits during the 9‑month term.