Process Engineer – Plastics, Lean Six Sigma

West Pharmaceutical Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Grand Rapids is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process-improvement efforts across manufacturing lines, focusing on safety, yields, quality, and cost control. You will apply Six Sigma, DMAIC, DOE, and A3 methods to optimize equipment, methods, and validation processes.

The role includes collaboration with global teams, project documentation, and training West personnel on new equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and implement process improvement activities to improve safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput.
• Define projects with specifications or drawings and ensure timely implementation within budgets.
• Apply Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, DOE, and related continuous improvement methods.
• Support product and process transfer aligning with global strategies.
• Maintain project records and ensure procedures reflect current best practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Six Sigma DMAIC

DOE

A3 problem solving

cGMP knowledge

SOPs & validation docs

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

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

Tools

Injection Molding experience

Plastics manufacturing processes

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services in Grand Rapids is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process-improvement efforts across manufacturing lines, focusing on safety, yields, quality, and cost control. You will apply Six Sigma, DMAIC, DOE, and A3 methods to optimize equipment, methods, and validation processes.

The role includes collaboration with global teams, project documentation, and training West personnel on new equipment and procedures.