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Sr Engineer, Manufacturing

Requisition ID:

71587

Date:

Oct 6, 2025

Location:

Walker, Michigan, 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.

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week.

Job Summary

In this role, you will effectively plan and guide Engineering team, ensuring quality product and operational efficiencies are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.

+ Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.

+ Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations.

+ Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.

+ Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).

+ Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.

+ Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.

+ Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc. Develop design concepts for new automation.

+ Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed.

+ Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win‐win results and ongoing business.

+ Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level.

+ Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.

+ Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.

+ Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.

+ Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.

+ Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

+ Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

+ Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or commensurate experience

Work Experience

+ 5-8 years of experience

+ Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.

+ Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

License and Certifications

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

Manufacturing environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The performance of this position periodically requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and hearing protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Industrial lighting provided. The noise level in the production manufacturing work environment is usually moderate to loud; hearing protection is required.

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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