West Pharma Senior Process Engineer Global Engineering 

Ireland, Waterford 

184059052

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, lead and coordinate continuous process improvement projectson quality, service, HSE and costwithin the standard known/approved process frame and using best practice knowledge.
• Support the introduction, start-up and validation of new equipment in the local sites in order to guarantee a short start-up time.
• Lead workstreams to implement / roll-out new innovative processes and technologies in cooperation with the engineering- and QA team and the plants.
• Manage the development of robust process for final industrial production in targeted plants.
• Assess current process status in all relevant West locations globally, define best practices, perform a gap analysis and manage the harmonization of this best practice to all sites involved.
• Prepare and obtain approval for project time schedules and ensure conformance to such plans and to the related budgets in implementation.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate communication with facilities and departments in order to support good relations and maximise achievements through a cooperative environment.
• Manage product, process or technology transfer projects between plants from a process stand-point as assigned.
• Evaluate and approve all change requests globally, related to area of expertise.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of specific processes tosupport the Global Operations organisation, as part of the Global SME network.
• Engage in solutioning product or process related issues as needed.
• Utilize six sigma tools in minimizing process variation and improving the quality of product produced.
• Ensure that all projects and activities are in compliance with local, regional and best practice requirements on HSE and meet other applicable authority requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of a system to gather operational knowledge (Knowledge Management).
• Coordinate interface between the West Digital & Technology team (“D&T”) and the shop-floor production for new products.
• Prepare reports as may be required on a routine basis or on demand within established deadlines.
• Participate in budgeting and business planning activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or another scientific area
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar position within the manufacturing industry
• Good knowledge of LEAN and 6 sigma manufacturing principles: minimum 6 Sigma Green belt
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in Microsoft based programs

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound know-how and experience in Project management
• Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab
• cGMP knowledge
• Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
• Very good organizational and project management skills
• Highly analytical and structured way of working
• Ability to successfully collaborate with teams across different countries and organizational levels
• Ability to assert technical solutions and standards in an international environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate well with people across different countries

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 15 % of the time