Title:  Quality Engineer Incoming Inspection (m/f/d)

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.  

Where possible, please submit your CV in English.

Main Tasks

• Lead and support optimization projects for raw materials and packaging materials together with suppliers and the global team
• Organization and execution of supplier audits
• Data collection, evaluation and trending of quality-relevant parameter for other departments
• Preparation of complaints and quality reports in English and German
• Support for out-of-specification (OOS) measures for raw materials and packaging materials, including the creation of necessary reports and documentation
• Implementation, documentation, evaluation and tracking of measures from internal quality audits
• Creation of deviations, OOS and process changes including evaluation of trends and initiation of improvement measures of ​​raw materials and packaging your profile

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed studies in natural sciences or engineering
• Professional experience in quality management, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector or with GMP experience
• Sound knowledge of MS Office and statistical methods, as well as knowledge of SAP are desirable
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Very good assertiveness skills and ability to deal with conflict

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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.