Title: Sr Associate, Packaging Engineering

Requisition ID: 69604

Date: May 6, 2025

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department: R&D

Description:

This role is hybrid (3 days onsite) in Exton, PA. Candidates applying must be located within a 50 mile commutable distance of the job location.

Who We Are:

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

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading projects to support the development of new packaging systems and or components that enhance and preserve West’s high value products. The ideal candidate will drive technical projects, work with cross-functional development teams, and work with strategic suppliers to develop new packaging systems for West’s HVP offerings. You will act as a subject matter expert for system and component packaging and drive technical decisions which support West’s business objectives. Key responsibilities include project management, testing coordination and execution, specification / drawing development, Design History File (DHF) documentation creation and cross functional collaboration while engaging with various project teams and functional groups. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for mentoring more junior engineers within the group and identifying innovative solutions to broaden West’s portfolio. The incumbent will:

Demonstrate accountability for the successful and timely achievement of goals
Work independently only with strategic guidance in the most complex situations
Interpret internal and external business issues and unmet needs and take a broad perspective to define/plan/lead/develop solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical packaging lead for Integrated Systems R&D efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization.
Engage with cross-functional teams that include R&D, Pharma Processing, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain to develop new packaging solutions.
Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in drug delivery.
Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for Design History File (DHF) for all assigned projects including Design Inputs, Risk Analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and Design Verification.
Support customers and suppliers as required for development of new packaging solutions. Maintain effective communications and working relations with all external parties.
Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories.
Deliver technical reports, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members.
Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintain effective communications and working relations with all external parties.

Education

Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Master's degree preferred

Work Experience

Experience: 5-8 years of experience in development of packaging, medical devices, or combination products
Previous experience in packaging development of sterile barrier systems
Experience leading technical projects from concept through commercialization
Experience in working under requirements of Quality Management System in a regulated environment
Experience in communicating complex technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough understanding of global testing standards and regulatory requirements related to sterile barrier packaging
Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Working understanding and application of fundamental engineering principals.
Strong technical writing 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
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy and quality at all times.

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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.

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.