This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. This position offers relocation assistance.
This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.
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.
Injection mold tooling engineering position supporting projects including designing, receiving, and transferring of injection molds, molding automation end of arm robot tooling, assembly automation, metrology fixtures, and various manufacturing aids. Responsible for purchasing, tracking and transferring injection molds and other associated tooling required for plant manufacturing operation; assist with project installation and commissioning to improve/maximize site production, quality, profitability and safety from an equipment and tooling perspective. Works closely with both internal and external customers and vendors. Responsible for supporting the execution of engineering efforts from concept to production for new products and continuous improvement initiatives within existing systems/platforms within the customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 01Assist with injection mold tooling and associated injection molding automated system validation. Tasks include writing, reviewing and executing validation documents and assisting with injection mold and injection molding equipment start-up and troubleshooting.
- 02Provide technical expertise on injection mold design and operation to the Quality, Engineering and Production teams as required.
- 03Provide support for the installation of new injection molds, equipment and related automated systems; collaborate with other engineering team members to investigate tooling and process problems; make new product design/process recommendations as necessary.
- 04Communicate requirements with internal customers and suppliers such that project goals and customer’s needs are met or exceeded.
- 05Support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility
- 06Maintain injection mold and hot runner drawings for the Tool Room.
- 07Control the injection mold documentation revision state to make sure that the MasterControl quality document control system reflects the correct version of the vendor’s and/or customer’s drawings, 3D CAD, BOM and other related documentation.
Provide timely support for the completion of quality investigations and project document update requests, including but not limited to, Issue Reviews, NCMR’s, CAPA’s and Change Requests.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- 08Create and update 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for injection molds, end of arm tools, assembly fixtures, and assembly manufacturing aids.
- 09Help create a feedback system to communicate design issues and potential improvements between the Production team and internal and customer New Product Introduction (NPI) teams.
- 10Support with Incoming of new tools, full IQ including, Steel cert, attachment, MAT form, updating inventory. Preparation/Documentation package (Engineering) Execution (Mold Makers)
- 11Handle inventory management of qualified and unqualified spare steel and tool room consumable items. Track tool vendors progress along with milestone dates and support background information on problems and delays. Coordinate and schedule outbound and inbound shipping between the customers, tooling vendors and internal West teams.
- 12Assist with design, documentation, and fabrication of custom parts/tools/fixtures to support site production (End of Arm Tooling (EoAT), production injection molds, custom fixtures/parts). Provide support with some short-term solutions to keep the lines running.
- 13Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
- 14Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
EDUCATION
- 15Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, equivalent four-year technical degree or commensurate work experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 16Experience: 0-3 years of experience in an engineering capacity
- 17Proficiency in SolidWorks
- 18Proficient in creating and updating 3D CAD models and 2D CAD drawings
- 19Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities
- 20Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 21Experience in an active manufacturing environment, especially in injection molding
- 22Experience designing complex injection molding tools
- 23Experience fabricating, assembling or servicing complex injection molding tools
- 24Experience with simple electronic wiring assemblies and sensor systems
- 25Proficient in applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts
- 26Experience working in a regulated GMP or GLP environment
- 27Experience applying lean manufacturing and design for manufacturability (DFM) concepts
- 28Previous experience with SAP S/4 HANA is a plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 29Must be able to stand for 4-8 hours a day when performing equipment acceptance testing.
- 30Must be able to perform required gowning and work within an ISO 7/8 cleanroom.
- 31Must be able to learn and execute structured investigations and analyses in both verbal and written form, using statistical data when appropriate.
- 32Must be able to own and be held responsible for assigned activities while contributing to a team and collaborating with others across multiple business functions.
- 33Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in good working conditions. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.
- 34Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Physical capability to lift materials at the “operator level” 40lb.
- 35Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
SHIFT
M-F
Days
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected] [[email protected]]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
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