Reference #: 1017969601At 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:In this role, you will be a hands-on contributor to West's success and culture of continuous improvement. You will be directly involved in measuring and analyzing data, implementing corrective actions, and improving products, services, and processes. A significant amount of your workday will be spent in the production and QC areas. Another key component of this position is supporting cross-functional corrective actions and continuous improvement projects in QA/QC, Process Engineering, and Production, at the site, intra-site and corporate levels.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Drive improvement of site and departmental goals of Cost of Poor Quality, Yield Opportunity, etc.Provide quality reports and review trending on assigned areas of responsibilityWork with management and technical staff in performing root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to preclude recurrenceSupport and contribute to Lean Six Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set targets, and continuous improvement of products, services, and processesParticipate in the development and maintenance of product/service/process risk and hazard analysisConduct Quality Shop Floor Audits to identify, communicate, and follow-up on issues that may impact product qualitySupport optical measurement equipment and systemsOther duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, or BusinessMinimum 3yrs experience in a Quality or Engineering role at a manufacturing companyAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and documentsDemonstrate personal initiative and accountability by proposing creative and innovative solutions while actively driving improvement activities forwardAble to comply with the company's safety policy at all timesAble to comply with the company's quality policy at all timesAble to be aware of all relevant SOPs and Company policies related to duties in this Job DescriptionPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Minimum of 3yrs experience in a Quality or Engineering role at a pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturerSix Sigma Green BeltKnowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Problem SolvingExperience with statistical processing software (Minitab highly preferred)Experience with programming and/or operation of CNC machine tools or CMMsExperience with Material or Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP or ERP) system (SAP highly preferred)Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or 15378, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 210 & 211, cGMPExperience auditing processes and productsTravel Requirements:10%: Up to 26 business days per yearPhysical & Mental 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 objectsAbility to earn, understand, and remember normal tasks.Ability to hear, speak, and understand conversation in English in a normal tone of voice.Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.Ability to make independent and sound judgments.Use written and verbal communication skills to all levels of the organizationRead and interpret data, information and documentsAnalyze and solve problemsObserve and interpret situationsLearn and apply new information or new skillsWork under deadlines with constant interruptionsWest 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 .  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.

　　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 disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].