Process Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition assistance

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc is seeking a Process Engineer to organize, coordinate, and perform modifications and validations of processes and equipment. The role focuses on mixing and extrusion processes to maximize yield, safety and quality across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing.
• Onsite position in Kinston, NC.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects and coordinate enhancements of processes and equipment.
• Plan and execute projects within approved time and budget.
• Validate and modify formulations, processes and equipment for safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA and other regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

Job description

Title: Process Engineer

Requisition ID: 74975

Location: Kinston, NC, US, 28504

Description: This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. This position offers relocation assistance.

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.

Job Summary

In this role, you will organize, coordinate, or perform modifications, validations, and enhacements of processes and equipment to ensure safety, maximum yields, quality, cost effectiveness and throughput of our processes. This role will primarily focus on the processes surrounding mixing and extrusion of rubber.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead assigned process improvement projects.
• Plan, schedule, or perform projects within the approved time schedules and budgets.
• Guide, coordinate, or perform modifications, improvements or validations of existing or new formulations/products, processes and equipment.
• Ensure that all projects and activities are in compliance with local, regional and best practice requirements on HSE and meet other applicable authority requirements. All internal change control procedures include, e.g. adequate risk assessment / FMEA are to be followed strictly.
• Support product transfer projects between plants from a process standpoint as assigned.
• Support & Manage process or technology transfer projects between plants from a process standpoint as assigned.
• Support new and experimental development activities.
• Support projects and initiatives stemming from the Global Process Engineering team.
• Support/lead Operations Excellence lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Review procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information.
• Maintain Process engineering records and documents as required.
• Gather and evaluate in-process control date (CPP graphs, rheological data, etc.) in order to support process improvements and ensure the process Quality.
• Initiate, support, execute CAPA and other quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, FDA and other regulations as necessary.
• Prepare reports as may be required on a routine basis or on demand within establish deadlines.
• Safeguard confidential information.
• Maintain effective team member relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction and all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience or similar job experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to assert technical solutions and standards.
• Self-motivated, results and solution-oriented personality.
• Must have excellent written and vebal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of LEAN and 6 sigma manufacturing principles: minimum 6 sigma green belt.
• Working knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ability of authorizing/revising SOIs, SOPs and validation documents.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

License and Certifications

• Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (ie phones, computers, copies, etc.).
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, industrial odros, smells and dust or powders.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and or equipment.
• The employee occasionally works in clean room environments requiring special gowning and training to operate in these environments.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required as posted in the manufacturing work environment.
• Job requires mental skill or ability such as communication, decision making (sometimes quick), interpreting data, reading, or writing, organization, problem solving, understand direction, etc.
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws.

What We Offer

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities. Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively. Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration. Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment. Recognition & Rewards:Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

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. 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.