Molding Engineer Fixed Term Contract

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc seeks a Process Engineer to support automated assembly and injection molding manufacturing across product lines in Tempe, AZ. This fixed-term contract lasts 9 months with benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus is offered for milestones at 12 and 24 weeks.

The role is hybrid, onsite at least 3 days per week, with no relocation. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment, processes, and cost while ensuring quality and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Significant experience in process engineering may substitute for formal education.
• Minimum 3 years plastic injection mold processing experience required.
• Lean Sigma and Six Sigma experience with four years of practical application a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and develop specifications; manage projects from conception to production.
• Perform process development on new and existing molds.
• Design, execute, and analyze engineering studies.
• Provide engineering guidance to optimize plant, machinery, and processes.
• Assist in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Coordinate validations and process engineering evaluations for manufacturing equipment.
• Manage plant and capital projects; document work and track history.
• Improve processes to manufacture a quality product at minimum cost.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel.
• Research vendor proposals and determine feasibility of design or application.
• Assist in installation of new products, tooling, and related processes.

Skills

Lean Sigma

Six Sigma

Project management

Engineering support

Mold processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering

Process engineering experience in lieu of formal education

Tools

RJG Master Molder Certification

Job description

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Location:

Tempe, AZ, US, 85288

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.

This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Job Summary

In this role, you will support automated assembly and injection molding manufacturing for various product lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and provide sound engineering support with hands on expertise and practices in projects from conception through production. Interact with engineering, management, site and corporate team members, and/or vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required process improvements; produce, modify, and maintain drawings; maintain project timelines; continuously evaluate projects from the tasks, resource and cost perspective; ensure delivery of the projects on time and within budget; actively install, start-up, and qualify equipment or tooling.
• Perform process development on new and existing molds.
• Design, execute, and analyze engineering studies.
• Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized.
• Assist in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.
• Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects as assigned, properly document work, and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files.
• 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 as vendor design proposals, 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.
• Support Engineering projects as required.
• Instruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required for project completion.
• Maintain an awareness of “state of the art” technology as it applies to our industry. Take part in educational programs pertinent to process projects.
• Provide Engineering assistance to ensure plant, machinery, tooling, and processes are at optimal performance.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situations, which might impair the progress or execution of final project objectives, so that they may act accordingly.
• Adhere to work and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment at all times.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Applicants with significant relevant experience in process engineering will be considered in place of formal education

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years plastic injection mold processing experience required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Application skills utilizing latest software, hardware and vision technology
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience with four (4) years of practical application a plus.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

License and Certifications

RJG Master Molder Certification preferred

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws
• Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.

Shift

M-F

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. #LI-SL1