Process Engineer: Lean Six Sigma for Plastics & Injection

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in Walker, MI. The role will organize and implement process improvement efforts to raise safety, yields, quality, and throughput across manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in process engineering with Injection Molding/Plastics experience and familiarity with Six Sigma and GMP-related documentation. This position involves collaboration with global teams and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in a Process Engineer role
• Injection Molding / Plastics experience
• Experience in automotive/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering projects focused on safety, yield, quality, cost, and throughput.
• Define projects via specs or drawings and ensure timely, within-budget execution.
• Apply Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, DOE and other continuous improvement tools.
• Support development, transfer, and improvement of products and processes for global strategies.
• Communicate effectively with global colleagues and stakeholders.
• Instruct and train personnel on equipment and procedures after project completion.

Skills

Process engineering

Six Sigma

DMAIC

DOE

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Injection Molding

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in Walker, MI. The role will organize and implement process improvement efforts to raise safety, yields, quality, and throughput across manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in process engineering with Injection Molding/Plastics experience and familiarity with Six Sigma and GMP-related documentation. This position involves collaboration with global teams and adherence to regulatory requirements.