West Pharma Senior Automation Engineer 

United States, Arizona, Scottsdale 

807781184

Job Summary:

Provide engineering leadershipfor 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