No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week.
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.
Contract Details: fulltime, permanent
Travel requirement: up to 10 %
To be filled: asap
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. GMP-compliant execution of technical equipment projects at the Eschweiler site
2. Reading and creating technical drawings within project scopes
3. Management, monitoring, and documentation of budgets for assigned projects
4. Providing technical expertise for production equipment projects, including the modification and/or upgrade of existing machines/equipment
5. Execution of machine acceptances (FAT), including safety inspections at the supplier’s site
6. Preparation of risk assessments (FMEA), LoTo (Lockout/Tagout) procedures, and risk evaluations
7. Preparation of requirement specifications and participation in technical meetings with suppliers or global colleague teams
8. Approval of processes, machines, and procedures in accordance with the defined approval processes
9. Detailed scheduling of projects conducted during summer or winter shutdowns
10. Coordination of external contractors
Education
11. Completed degree or diploma in engineering or a similar qualification
Work Experience
12. At least 3 years of professional experience in a technical field, ideally within a pharmaceutical or medical device environment
13. Experience in project management and leadership of technical projects, including construction site coordination
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
14. Excellent proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD, as well as experience with SAP and MasterControl
15. Initial experience with change control processes
16. Knowledge of GMP and ISO standards
17. Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
18. Hands-on mentality, strong analytical thinking skills, and high willingness to learn
19. Strong communication and teamwork skills
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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