Sr Spec, Tooling, Global Eng

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?

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Job Summary

In this role, you will coordinate/assign work and provide operational support in your area of responsibility for the construction and/or repair of molds, dies, and/or ancillary equipment. Oversee the set-up, tooling, programming, and operation of CNC and/or manual milling, turning, and grinding machines that facilitate mold and die component manufacture/assembly. Schedule projects into suitable machines. Ensure inspection methodologies are appropriate, repeatable, and capable of maintaining specifications within tolerances. Assist in documenting new and existing procedures throughout the facility. Investigate, recommend and apply appropriate technology enhancements. May support in designing tools the manufacturing facilities require for production.

Education

High School Diploma with 10-15 years related manufacturing (precision machining) experience required or

Associate's Degree with 5-10 years related manufacturing experience (or equivalent education / training / experience); required or

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years manufacturing experience required

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/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.

Additional Requirements

Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking.

Must have excellent organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization and in a variety of situations.

Effective personal time management skills and must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, and prioritize with constant interuptions.

Must have the cognitive ability to plan, execute to goal, supervise and coordinate the work of a team in area of responsibility.

Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality and effectively resolve conflicts.

Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Leadership skills and must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.

Read and interpret data, information and documents.

Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.

Ability to make independent and sound judgments with guidance from management as needed.

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 . 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.