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Sr. Tooling Engineer
- West Pharmaceutical Services (Phoenix, AZ)
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Sr. Tooling Engineer
Requisition ID:
71725
Date:
Oct 17, 2025
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona, 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. No relocation is provided for this opportunity._
Job Summary
Experienced engineering position within West’s Advanced Engineering Team, industrializing manufacturing processes for new product launches. Responsibilities include executing complex injection molding tool projects, increasing team knowledge of new plastic part manufacturing technology, and increasing team effectiveness at delivering high performing manufacturing processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Manage injection mold tooling projects built by outside vendors including designing, fabricating, receiving, and transferring to production.
+ Create CAD models and detailed drawings for assembly fixtures, and assembly manufacturing aids.
+ Mentor engineers in their understanding of injection molding tool technologies and project management.
+ Work as part of cross-functional and cross-company action teams to problem solve product quality and production issues resulting from mold and assembly process design.
+ Identify and evaluate new plastic part manufacturing technology and vendors to support current and future product and process development needs.
+ Develop and maintain required quality records associated with assigned projects including specifications, drawings, BOM, and validation.
+ Provide project management deliverables including timelines, budgets, resource planning, and status meeting updates.
+ Identify opportunities to improve tooling reliability.
+ Track mold Health and downtime trends using internal databases.
+ Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
+ Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
+ Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
Education
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Working on a Degree and Equivalent Experience required
Work Experience
+ Experience: 5-8 years of experience in an engineering capacity
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Proficient in SolidWorks
+ Proficient in creating detailed drawings
+ Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Excellent Interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor as well Ability of authoring / revising SOI, SOP’s, and validation documents
+ Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities (Black or Green Belt)
+ Working knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.
+ cGMP knowledge.
+ Ability of authoring / revising SOI, SOP’s, and validation documents
+ Experience in Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
+ Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
+ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Good organizational skills.
+ Effective problem-solving skills.
+ Ability/courage to successfully communicate with any required parties.
+ Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements
+ Must be able to build strong relationships with peers and direct labor employees.
+ While performing the duties of this job on the production floor, the employee regularly stands, walks, talks, and hears.
+ Noise level in the work environment while on the production floor is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required.
+ Must be self-motivated, must have excellent people skills, written and verbal communication, problem solving, coaching, training, relationship building, managing resistance and project management skills.
+ Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws
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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