Mgr., Manufacturing Engineering

 

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the maintenance, tooling, and manufacturing engineers, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide technical support to all shifts of manufacturing and facilities maintenance personnel, manufacturing engineer(s), engineering technician(s) and Tool Room.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Prepares cost estimates for equipment and tooling by studying blueprints/drawings, and related customer documentation; consults with engineers and other professional and technical personnel for manufacturing input.
• Determines improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, materials and processes.
• Directs and coordinates the planning and completion of manufacturing engineering projects.
• Reviews engineering change notices with staff and analyzes for implementation impact.
• Plan/develop annual spending budget and capital spending plan for the facility’s manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee the establishment of machine standards and calibration protocols for IMMs and IBMs.  Also develop the necessary related training for the technical staff.
• Approve requisitions to maintain flow of spare parts, materials, and supplies.
• Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions; coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
• Recommend measures to improve production processes/methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Respond to customer quality issues as needed; may include travel, communication of response, and oversight of a resolution to address the root cause of the quality issue(s).
• Initiate and/or facilitate process engineering evaluations as needed for assessment of manufacturing equipment.  The results of these evaluations could include implementation of new technology to improve process.
• Suggest changes to the work environment improve safety and increase efficiency of the shop, department, or work crew.
• Direct and/or facilitate the validation of equipment/processes within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree; Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of three years related experience in a manufacturing environment or
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting; related experience in diagnosing and maintaining injection molding equipment and technical management.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be familiar with computers and various software programs.
• Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases, a plus.
• 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:

• Medium - exerting up to 50lbs/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.
• While perform