Title:  Senior Automation Engineer

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: Provide engineering leadership for design, implementing, manufacturing, of all aspects of processes and equipment in a regulated environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage key activities within the automation engineering department.
• Lead and manage a high performing team to deliver defined business goals and objectives.
• Interact as a single point of contact with customer and ensure requirements and expectations are understood and met. 
• Develop and implement manufacturing and process validation strategies to support launch of products and related production activities.
• Define equipment validated state and associated manufacturing and technical work instructions.
• Provide support for troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

• Perform liaison function between Engineering and manufacturing operations for related issues, problems, or improvements.
• Prepare RFP (request for proposal) and RFQ (request for quotation) documents for external contractors and/or suppliers.
• Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc.
• Coordinate as required with internal groups including purchasing, quality, sales, production, accounting, finance, molding, and assembly.
• Direct the integration of technical activities and products. Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawings. Maintain specification and operational documentation as required.
• Keep manager advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments. Prepare project plan, schedule, budget, and interim reports
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules. 
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.

• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Education: College
• Experience: 6-10 years
• Bachelor’s degree –Engineering Degree or equivalent from four-year college
• Six Sigma certification preferred 
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with ISO 13485 standards and GMP’s
• Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Experience with high speed automation including continuous motion machines and six axis robots. 
• 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.

Competencies/Authorities

• Non-US only where required for certain levels

Physical and Travel Requirements

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.  

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