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West Pharma Manufacturing Engineer United States, Puerto Rico 512624840
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply and support lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying reduction opportunities through process improvements, tuning of configurations, or other strategies. Improve the speed and reliability of vision system change-overs.
- Ability to specify, test and design machine systems and components, including the ability to write and revise software configurations.
- Assume full responsibility for various engineering projects as assigned, allowing the achievement of maximizing output and / or minimizing cost by either the implementation of new equipment and / or methods or the improvement of existing equipment and / or methods.
- Plan, schedule, and perform project or sub-project details; follow-up on new and revised improvements to assure proper implementation.
- Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets.
- Coordinate the testing of new systems before release to production.
- Consult and cooperate with corporate / customer / supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relations.
- Qualify equipment distributors and representatives for the procurement of evaluation samples and production resources.
- Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situation, which might impair the progress, execution of final project objective so that they may act accordingly.
- Maintain an awareness of “state of the art” technology as it applies to our industry. Take part in educational programs pertinent to process projects.
- Instruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required for project completion.
- Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized
- Assist cross functional support groups identify electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
- Conduct any activities with established policies and corporate objectives.
- Fully define projects via specifications or drawings before releasing to a vendor.
- All other duties as required
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field required or
- Equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering discipline required
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years related experience required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and 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.
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
- Application skills utilizing latest software, hardware and vision technology.
- Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience with four (4) years of practical application a plus.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.
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
- Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
- Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
- Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws.
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