Process Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and equality initiatives

Supportive work environment

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Williamsport seeks a skilled professional for a technical role focused on improving manufacturing processes. The position involves conducting analytical investigations, ensuring quality through effective testing, and writing detailed reports on findings.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of injection molding principles. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of job-related experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding and mold design.
• Familiarity with Lean Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with departments for statistically established studies.
• Write technical reports to support decisions.
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Provide project leadership for materials/process-related projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Negotiating skills

Statistical tools knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Job description

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 U.S. Government during World War II. 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. How will yours help write our future?

Job Summary

Carry out special analytical investigations to generate critical technical information, making decisions concerning product improvement and overall quality. Implement, interpret, correlate and communicate statistical studies performed on manufacturing processes. Through understanding of tooling / process interactions and development of process, provide all pertinent validations of both tooling and process. Interacts with Engineering / Customers on new projects or issues pertaining to the facility’s processes. Write detailed technical reports on analytical data; provides periodic updates pertaining to assigned projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interacts with all departments pertaining to implementation of statistically established studies either for process improvements or establishment thereof.
• Ensure quality of all materials used in the process by developing and implementing effective reliable testing techniques.
• Ensure continued reliability of testing techniques by maintaining current knowledge of all technical and analytical information.
• Write technical reports as required to defend or support decisions concerning material acceptability.
• Establish and implement reliable procedures to ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Provide project leadership for materials / process related projects by coordinating the efforts of the various departmental disciplines for successful completion according to plan and budget.
• Support the efforts of production in materials related areas as a technical advisor.
• Reviews data using InTouch and eDart software, for investigation of problems.
• Take appropriate action to ensure compliance with all safety, health and hazardous communication standards.
• Ensures that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 6S program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent on the job experience in a technical discipline to include manufacturing, industrial, materials or plastics.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of job-related experience.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills & ability to interface with employees at all levels; good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient with computers and various software programs.
• Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab.
• Ability to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities toward delivery of the set target.
• Ability to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Ability 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 50 lb (22 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lb (9 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lb (4 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (phones, computers, copies, etc.).
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
• Ability to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds.
• Employee occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
• Employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and/or equipment.
• Employee occasionally works in clean room environments requiring special gowning and training to operate in these environments.
• Noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. 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, writing, organization, problem solving, understanding direction, etc.

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.