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QA Measurement Tech

Requisition ID:

69884

Date:

May 19, 2025

Location:

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US

Department:

Quality

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.

Hours for this role - 11:30PM to 8:00AM M-f and every 6th weekend

Job Summary

Performs visual and dimensional evaluations of manufactured product. Interprets and provides written summaries of the data collected. Provides a resource for manufacturing group with regard to product acceptability based on applicable specifications. Participates as part of the internal audit team. Performs calibration tasks on equipment, gauges, etc. that are part of the Quality System. Reads and interprets WPS and customer blueprints and/or specifications. Participates as part of the Lean Improvement Team as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Determining product acceptability by performing various visual, functional and dimensional evaluations using various types of measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, digital or dial indicators, comparators, force testers, and torque testers to determine product acceptability.

+ Providing assistance in the development of sampling plans, as required.

+ Basic understanding of Statistical terminology required to evaluate data and make a determination as to process capability; providing written summarization of study data to engineering or other groups as requested.

+ Using Minitab software to create summarized data and graphs in support of engineering activities.

+ Assisting in the training of manufacturing and support personnel in quality assurance related subjects.

+ Performing internal quality audits as part of the internal audit team.

+ Support new product development working with Engineering to perform dimensional and functional testing.

+ Evaluating current processes for improvement opportunities.

+ Performing in-process inspections in support of the manufacturing group.

+ Ability to evaluate dimensional and functional test results to determine compliance to specifications.

+ Performing calibration tasks for equipment and gauges in support of the Calibration Program.

+ Performing raw material inspection and testing, as back –up to the Quality Assurance Inspector.

+ Verify effectiveness of operator’s inspection process by performing selective product sampling audits.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

+ High School Diploma preferred

+ Preferred 2-year certification in Quality Assurance or commensurate training.

Work Experience

+ No min required 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Demonstrate proficiency through literacy testing.

+ Must be familiar with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Master Control and Mattec a plus.

+ Understanding of Statistical Process Control, blueprint reading and use of measuring/testing equipment.

+ 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 (including MS Office experience using Word & Excel) required.

+ Ability to understand an interpret dimensional drawings.

+ 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

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

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

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.

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