Process 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.  

Job Summary

• This role is key to implementing new technology, developing, and introducing process improvements, standards, life cycle management and validation in select process areas, helping to advance and transform West's growing business, supporting capital investments, and contributing to addressing complex assignments. This person will have the opportunity to drive the implementation of new innovative processes and technologies in cooperation with the engineering and quality assurance teams and the plants.

Your responsibilities

• Participates in making basic elements for standard process development and its improvements.
• Responsible for proposing, evaluating and implementation process improvement projects on quality, service, HSE by using best practice knowledge.
• Participates in SME global and regional teams and harmonization projects and coordinates them locally.
• Evaluate and analyze historical data, create reports and trends in production process performance along with QA/QC.
• Directly involved in introduction of new products and technological methods.
• Develop and implement practices and procedures to improve and standardize production processes to assure profitability, quality, safety.
• Evaluate and recommend “Best Practices” (either of an internal or external nature) to keep Kovin’s production processes on the leading edge.
• Takes part in training preparation and delivery for employees in collaboration with Engineering and Production Managers.
• Manage and roll out the best practice validation concept related to process area / projects by following West global validation approach.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company health and safety policy, environment protection, as well as any other statutory legislation and company policies.
• Behave in line with West's core values: customer commitment, quality leader, One West team.

Your Profile

• Minimum: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology
• Desirable: Minimum 3 years of work experience in production or manufacturing Technology
• Excellent knowledge of English language both written and spoken.
• Dependable, detail oriented, able to multi – task.
• Ability to organize and set priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently.
• Understands and applies all actual company procedures and policies very well.
• Lean Six Sigma
• Working knowledge of SPC and Minitab software.
• Strong project management skills.

We offer

• Dynamic working environment
• Excellent work conditions
• Organized transport to and from Kovin for employees live in Belgrade and Pancevo
• Private Health Insurance
• Personal and professional development
• Modern and comprehensive learning management system
• Modernly designed and equipped canteen with cooked meals
• Friendly and dynamic team who will support you from the beginning

Deadline for applications

30.07.2025.

 

 

 

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.