Senior 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.  

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Job Summary

In this role you will be responsible for process engineering tasks in the West Jurong facility. The role focuses on optimizing performance through continuous improvement programs primarily targeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role is pivotal in driving sophisticated engineering solutions, advancing process capabilities, and aligning operations with strategic business goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in process areas, leveraging deep technical expertise to resolve complex process challenges.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance on advanced technical issues.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions addressing non-standard tasks and complex technical queries.
• Translating customer needs into actionable strategies, ensuring responsiveness and alignment with business objectives. This can be part of tech transfers or other customer-initiated projects.
• Drive cost management initiatives, optimizing resource allocation within projects.
• Pioneer improvements by identifying less obvious solutions and addressing underlying causes in complex processes.
• Tailor communication effectively to diverse audiences, elucidating complex situations and technical details.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and consensus-building, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous development.
• Establish and maintain influential networks within and across departments to support business operations.
• Adhere to all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), advocating for compliance across operations. Ranging from HSE, over quality and other company policies.
• Actively contribute to Lean Sigma activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives towards set targets.
• Other duties as assigned by superior.

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with over 5 years' experience in a relevant field, or
• Diploma in Engineering with over 8 years' practical experience in a Process Engineering/Manufacturing setting.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in pharmaceutical/medical device manufacturing environments, with a strong grasp of industry regulations and standards.
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma principles. Possession of a Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project is advantageous.
• English fluency, and familiarity with other regional languages such as Tamil or Chinese is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities (use of MiniTab, Excel, Power BI).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across varied levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with an innate drive for results and solution-oriented approaches.
• Sound project management proficiency.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong learning capacity

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

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.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.