Job Information
West Pharmaceutical Services Process Improvement Eng in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Process Improvement Eng
Requisition ID: 69132
Date: Mar 21, 2025
Location:
Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, US
Department: Engineering
Description:
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.
Job Summary
Support productivity of current vision inspection systems in the manufacturing process to improve process control and finished goods quality. Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems on vision inspection systems. Contribute to upstream process improvements through use of Lean Sigma tools and understanding of ejected product root cause. Works as part of a global team and provide technical support to various functional teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to modify and test machine vision systems and components, including the ability to write and revise software configurations.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, improve vision system mechanical, hardware, software components.
Provide support to current and future projects as related to vision operations.
Apply and support lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying vision eject reduction opportunities through process improvements, tuning of configurations, or other strategies. Help Improve the speed and reliability of vision system changeovers.
Assist in the implementation and maintaining the vision control strategy through accurate project records and Gantt charts and other tools.
Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs as directed by Vision Inspection Supervisor, Engineering Manager and/or Director, Ops.
Additional Responsibilities
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering required
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years experience within vision inspection related field preferred
Automation, Programming (PLC, VBA), Electronics Troubleshooting preferred
Vision machine integration in a cGMP/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. preferred
Application skills utilizing latest software, hardware, and vision technology preferred
Project management, ability to work independently required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing, and process automation.
Maintain an awareness of “state of the art” technology as it applies to our industry. Take part in educational programs pertinent to process projects.
Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SAP and MS Office applications.
Experience working with ISO9000, FDA and cGMP required.
Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles.
Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and process documents.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Works independently with minimal guidance.
Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
License and Certifications
- Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (ie phones, computers, copies, etc.).
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 40 pounds.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and or equipment.
The employee occasionally works in clean room environments requiring special gowning and training to operate in these environments.
The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required as posted in the manufacturing work environment.
Job requires mental skill or ability such as communication, decision making (sometimes quick), interpreting data, reading, or writing, organization, problem solving, understand direction, etc.
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 Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . 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 and/or a pre-employment drug screening.