Principal Molding Engineer

 

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.  

 

Applicants must live within 50 miles of Williamsport, PA.  This is a hybrid role.

 

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Job Summary

Support the Global Process Engineering Injection Molding group by evaluating and implementing new equipment through validations and involvement in process improvement projects. Solve demanding and ‘impossible’ problems with a combination of engineering expertise, practical know-how and a willingness to reach outside of existing knowledge areas to identify novel solutions.  Carry out special analytical investigations to generate critical technical information, making decisions concerning product improvement and overall quality.  Implement, interpret, correlate, and communicate statistical studies performed on manufacturing processes. Through understanding of tooling / process interactions and development of process, provide all pertinent validations of both tooling and process.  Interacts with Engineering / Customers on new projects or issues pertaining to the facility’s processes.  Write detailed technical reports on analytical data; provides periodic updates pertaining to assigned projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in West’s early conceptual Injection Molding development process
• Use strong analytical skills to understand and implement customer/user needs, market requirements and other design inputs.
• Develop scope of work, plan and manage for Injection Molding/Equipment Validation projects for the introduction of all new products into the company and compiling standard specifications for each process and monitoring all existing production to standard specifications.
• Lead the installation and validation of new equipment/process development through SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Translate product requirements into device specifications
• Drive idea creation, development, bread boarding/prototyping, feasibility testing, etc. to evaluate viability of ideas.
• Lead and advise component material selection with a strong emphasis on polymer selection for injection molded parts.
• Hands-on engineering, such as reverse engineering, simple assembly and machining work, component testing and failure analysis
• Provide continuity for the validation program for assigned plant or functional area by writing validation documentation Provide project leadership for materials / process / Tooling related projects by coordinating the efforts of the various departmental disciplines for the successful completion according to plan and budget
• Create engineering change requests for modifications to equipment and the introduction of new equipment/molds
• Managing internal and external resources to meet the technical requirements of the project, such as outside vendors, and management of techs and/or interns
• Prepare detailed technical reports and design documentation in compliance with the Innovation Group’s internal development process
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Additional Responsibilities

• Work with Industrial Design team to plan innovative technical approaches to design solutions