Sr Assoc, Tooling Fix Term Contract

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sr Assoc, Tooling on a fixed-term contract to lead production tooling performance and reliability. The role oversees tooling spares, guides repairs, and uses data to decide on mold refurbishment or replacement while supporting batch troubleshooting.

The position requires 5-8 years in engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and GD&T expertise. It offers full-time hours with potential relocation and a 9-month term, plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent four-year technical degree or commensurate work experience.
• 5-8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in injection molding industry and GMP/GLP environment.
• Proficient in GD&T tolerancing.
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain tooling spare parts to ensure production readiness.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of tooling‑related production issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support stable manufacturing operations.
• Mentor Tooling Engineers and Mold Makers to build technical capability.
• Provide guidance to Team Members and Leadership on tooling matters.
• Maintain and update tooling documentation, standards and repair guidelines.
• Support repairs, refurbishments, and component replacements with internal and external suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability and uptime.

Skills

GD&T tolerancing

SolidWorks

Tooling leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Title: Sr Assoc, Tooling Fixed Term Contract

Requisition ID: 75607

Date: Sep 22, 2026

Location: Tempe, AZ, US, 85283

Description: 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 your 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.

This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.

This position is on-site 5 days a week. Relocation may be provided for this opportunity.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

In this role, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and availability of production tooling. You will oversee tooling spares, leads repair initiatives, use data to make decisions on mold refurbishment or replacement, support production troubleshooting, provide guidance within the tooling department, and maintain tooling documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all tooling spare parts to ensure production readiness.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of tooling‑related production issues.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support stable manufacturing operations.
• Mentor Tooling Engineers and Mold Makers to build technical capability across the team.
• Provide clear technical guidance to Team Members and Leadership.
• Maintain and update tooling documentation, standards, and repair guidelines.
• Support repairs, refurbishments, and component replacements internally and with outside suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, uptime, and quality.
• Oversee tooling lifecycle health, including wear tracking, refurbishment planning, and end‑of‑life decisions.
• Support validation and ramp‑up of new or refurbished molds.
• Participate in new product development design reviews to provide insight and direction to avoid mold design/functional problems and issues as assigned.
• Work with our commercial sales team and customers for existing annual tooling evaluations and financials needed for any major repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent four-year technical degree or commensurate work experience

Work Experience

• Experience:5-8 years of experience in an engineering capacity

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of injection molding industry and respective processes
• Proficient in GD&T tolerancing
• Experience working in a regulated GMP or GLP environment
• Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturability
• Experience in driving projects lasting for several months with little supervision

• Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Proficient in creating detailed drawings

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 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

• Must be able to stand for 4-8 hours a day when performing equipment acceptance testing.
• Must be able to perform required gowning and work within an ISO 7 cleanroom.
• Must be able to learn and execute statistical analyses in both verbal and written form.
• Must be able to own and be held responsible for assigned activities while contributing to a team and collaborating with others across multiple business functions.
• Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking.
• Must have excellent organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization and in a variety of situations.
• Effective personal time management skills and must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, and prioritize with constant interruptions.
• Must have the cognitive ability to plan, execute to goal, supervise and coordinate the work of a team in area of responsibility.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Leadership skills and must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments with guidance from management as needed.

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 and/or drug screening. #LI-SL1