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
To be filled: asap
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. GMP-compliant execution of technical plant projects at the Eschweiler site
2. Reading and preparation of technical drawings within projects
3. Management, monitoring, and documentation of the budget for assigned projects
4. Providing technical expertise for production facility projects, including the modification and/or upgrade of existing machines and equipment
5. Execution of machine acceptance tests (FAT), including safety acceptance at the supplier’s site
6. Preparation of risk assessments (FMEA), LoTo procedures, and general risk evaluations
7. Preparation of requirement specifications and participation in technical meetings with suppliers or global team colleagues
8. Approval of processes, machines, and procedures in accordance with the defined release procedures
9. Detailed scheduling for projects executed during summer or winter shutdown periods
10. Coordination of external contractors
Education
11. Completed degree or diploma in Engineering or a comparable qualification
Work Experience
12. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a technical field, ideally within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
13. Experience in project management and leading technical projects, including construction site coordination
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
14. Very good knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD, as well as experience with SAP and MasterControl
15. Initial experience in change control
16. Knowledge of GMP and ISO standards
17. Very good 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
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
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