Title: Sr Spec, Validation, Global Eng

Requisition ID: 72598

Date: Feb 3, 2026

Location:

Dublin, IRL, IE

Department: Engineering

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 yours 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.

Job Summary

Interact with a team of multiple subject matter experts to generate, review, update and route validation documentation. Act as a local expert for department teammates and technical writer staff in regard to requirements for documentation deliverable generation, requirements and routing across multiple manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, write, edit and review operational procedures and validation documentation.
Communicate appropriately with customers (internal and external) to determine documentation requirements
Clear, error-free and accurate standard documentation
Develop documentation across multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Adhere to quality management system regulations and guidelines.
Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content and utilize good documentation practices.
Study products and processes and consult subject matter experts to gather data.
Generate and review a variety of manufacturing and inspection equipment validation deliverables, including, but not limited to: protocols, reports, specifications, manuals, work instructions, procedures, qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ), engineering studies (Process Development, confirmation or exploratory studies) and production documentation.
Generate high-quality, easily understood technical documents, meeting minutes and presentations
Utilize software to route and control documents for revisions and approval of technical literature.
Maintenance of knowledge around procedures and other documentation according to all internal SOP’s and guidelines
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
onitiate and support intra and internal department meetings and projects to achieve team goals
Support meetings and activities in which project documentation requirements or templates are discussed
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards team goals
Maintain engineering records and documents as required

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree Technical Writing Field preferred

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years experience with Process Engineering required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

License and Certifications

Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC Lean Certification of any level Upon Hire preferred

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

Has superior analytical, organizational, leadership and technical skills
Ability to assert technical solutions and standards
Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Excellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor as well
Interpret data, read and write, effective communication, decision making, presentation skills

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. 