Process Engineer – Injection Molding & Pharma Lean

RXinsider LTD.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services seeks a Process Engineer to organize, coordinate, and implement process-improvement activities that enhance safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput of manufacturing processes. The role uses Six Sigma tools and validation practices to optimize new and existing equipment and methods.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in plastics/engineering, 3–5+ years of experience in process engineering, and expertise in injection molding and plastics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3-5+ years of professional experience in an equivalent Process Engineer role
• Injection Molding / Plastics experience
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt with lean improvements)
• Knowledge of cGMP
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering projects focused on improvements to safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput.
• Fully define projects via specifications or drawings and ensure proper implementation.
• Apply formal problem solving tools: Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, DOE, and related concepts.
• Support development, transfer, and improvement of products and processes for global strategies.
• Coordinate with Global Process Engineering and provide reliable communication with global colleagues.
• Consult with corporate/customer/supplier personnel as required and maintain relationships.
• Instruct West personnel in use of equipment after project completion.
• Maintain accurate project records and revise procedures to current standards.
• Support plant goals and comply with safety rules.
• Conform with regulations, policies, and work procedures; maintain safety.

Skills

Process improvement

Injection molding

Plastics experience

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or similar

Tools

cGMP knowledge

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services seeks a Process Engineer to organize, coordinate, and implement process-improvement activities that enhance safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput of manufacturing processes. The role uses Six Sigma tools and validation practices to optimize new and existing equipment and methods.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in plastics/engineering, 3–5+ years of experience in process engineering, and expertise in injection molding and plastics.