Tooling Engineer

At West, were 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, Wests indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will your help write our future?

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Job Summary

The Tooling Design Department is an essential component in Engineering and Operations. The teams objective is to continue the support in designing tools the manufacturing facilities require for production. In parallel, the team also provides innovative solutions and services to the tooling group and other departments within the company, where possible, to assist with meeting company goals and objectives. In this role, you will be part of a team that relies on effective teamwork and global collaboration in a fast pace and dynamic environment. This role may be responsible to set-up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual Milling Machines to provide operational support for the construction, assembly, and/or repair of molds, dies, and ancillary equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing tooling.
• Provide good centerline spacing lay out for experimental molds, commercial molds, MTD´s and devices with little to no supervision.
• Able to design experimental molds, commercial molds, MTD´s and devices with little to no supervision.
• Coordinate tooling orders for manufacturing plants.
• Good understanding of tools and processes within the individuals region to support the West plants and other engineering departments with tooling issues, global tooling standardization questions and best practices
• Assume responsibility for various assigned projects to improve product quality and tooling designs.
• Collaborate with our fabrication shops and elastomer manufacturing facilities to verify, optimize and correct tooling designs and modifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams throughout all West locations to develop best practice standards.
• Maintain awareness of new technology trends, materials, and design/analytical software
• High understanding and aligned with company and department objectives.
• Self-sufficient and able to work with little to no supervision.
• Follow FDA, cGMP, ISO, and other applicable regulations.
• May load and unload raw materials and equipment and set up and operate a variety of machines according to instructions.
• May start and monitor machine operation to commence the production process, detect malfunctions/out-of-tolerance machining, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met throughout the process.
• May perform quality control, following appropriate reporting and documentation procedures.
• May transfer finished product, raw materials, tools, or equipment between work areas by using hand trucks or powered lift trucks (standing and/or sitting) and may perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.
• May use the ability to translate mechanical documents and engineering drawings into appropriate dimensions for production.
• May use the ability to correctly read common hand measuring tools such as outside micrometers, bore micrometers, dial indicators, etc. and inspect parts with appropriate measuring equipment to ensure results are within specification.
• May instruct fellow employees as needed and assist in the orientation and training of new employees when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting (pharmaceutical industry experience preferred). required
• Advanced in using SolidWorks. required
• Excellent computer skills required including all MS Office applications. required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.).
• Familiar with cGMP, ISO, and FDA standards.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and PDM Pro.
• 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
• Able to comply with the companys safety and quality policies at all times

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 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 negotiate and effectively resolve conflicts when required
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment and must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Effective personal time management skills. Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
• Must be able to speak English fluently

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. #LI-SL1