Title: Senior Manager Process Engineering (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 69145

Date: Apr 24, 2025

Location:

Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

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

The Senior Manager Process Engineering leads, coordinates and directs the Engineering/ Production process as well as project portfolio. This role is responsible for meeting objectives related to developing projects, validation activities and supporting production team. This role is key in delivering the overall vision, constantly initiating improvements to ensure processes meet present and future requirements in terms of quality, growth, flexibility and cost improvement. Provides a high level of leadership for the process engineering team and assures acquisition of best talent and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical and disciplinary overall responsibility for the Process Engineering department in Eschweiler and the sub-areas Process Engineering Projects & Envision
Development and management of complex Process Engineering projects, including innovation projects
Member of the Eschweiler Management Team
Continuous development of processes
Support and advising of plant management
Development of the department's strategic direction
Budget responsibility for the Process Engineering department in Eschweiler
Responsibility for ensuring an efficient Process Engineering service

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Diploma or Master's degree in Engineering in the fields of Mechanical Engineering with focus on Production Technology, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar

Work Experience

Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
Experience in the areas of validation/qualification and process optimization of manufacturing workflows or machines, capability analyses, as well as analyses of production processes according to process engineering, qualitative, and economic aspects.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience as well as in projects required required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of GMP and ISO, as well as Six Sigma and Lean knowledge.
Very good German and English language skills, both spoken and written.
Familiarity with project management tools
Analytical thinking and structured working method, along with excellent communication skills
Leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.