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
The Tooling Engineers objective is to support the facility, commercial team, and mold tooling vendors on new mold development projects and legacy mold improvement projects. In parallel, the position 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.
- Participate in new product development design reviews to provide insight and direction so as to avoid mold design/functional problems and issues as assigned.
- Coordinate tooling orders needed for the facility.
- Work with internal and external mold designers and tool shops to ensure compliance to established mold design and construction guidelines and standards.
- Work with the global tooling team to bring new tools in as needed.
- Actively participate in discussions to evaluate, qualify and choose new mold and manifold suppliers as requested.
- Perform detailed reviews of new mold designs to ensure appropriate tolerances are applied and that materials of construction, actuators, finishes and coatings are properly specified and adequate to perform intended purpose.
- Participate in new mold acceptance runs to insure proper mold action and function.
- Support Process Engineers and technicians during initial mold sampling, trials and validation runs to document, troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
- Support operations to resolve problems and issues as related to mold design and function as assigned.
- Maintain mold drawing system and update mold designs for internal ECN’s.
- Design metrology fixtures and assist with measurement routine planning.
- Support process improvements, cost reductions/savings, scrap reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.
- Work with our commercial sales team and customers for existing annual tooling evaluations and financials needed for any major repairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline to include: mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial, or plastics.
- Experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience
- Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Must have excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills & be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization; must possess good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent computer skills required including all MS Office applications.
- Advanced in using SolidWorks. Some knowledge in Pro-E is a plus.
- Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases, a plus.
- Familiar with cGMP, ISO, and FDA standards.
- Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab.
- Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.)
- Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
Physical And Mental 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 & write, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
- Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization & 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.
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.
