West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

Sr. Automation Engineer

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science required; Master's Degree preferred
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years managerial or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong automation background; experience with CAD and SAP systems preferred
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and lead the engineering team to achieve goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for sustainable processes
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment
  • Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations
  • Analyze data to identify opportunities and drive improvements
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
  • Champion high-visibility projects from scope to execution

Benefits

  • Supportive lean manufacturing environment
  • Opportunities for technical training and professional development
  • Potential for high-impact project leadership
  • Engagement with internal and external stakeholders
  • Relocation assistance or flexible work arrangements may be available.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

In this role, you will effectively plan and guide Engineering team, ensuring quality product and operational efficiencies are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
  • Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
  • Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations.
  • Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
  • Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
  • Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
  • Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
  • Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc. Develop design concepts for new automation.
  • Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed.
  • Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win?win results and ongoing business.
  • Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level.
  • Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
  • Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
  • Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.
  • Provide a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
  • Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
  • Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education

  • Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or Science field required
  • Master's Degree In Engineering or Science field preferred


Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 years 5-8 years of experience required and
  • 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required and
  • Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus. preferred


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
  • Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.


License and Certifications

  • Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Six Sigma green belt Upon Hire preferred or
  • Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma black belt Upon Hire preferred


Travel Requirements

30%: Up to 78 business days per year

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

  • Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.


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About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2019 net sales of $1.84 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.
Learn more about West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
Size
10,065 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$346.2 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+13.4%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ

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