{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2b4d264e3ae38da913866ea","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2b4d264e3ae38da913866ea","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2b4d264e3ae38da913866ea","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Requisition ID: 75282\nDate: Aug 12, 2026\nLocation:\n\nWalker, MI, US, 49534\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nDepartment: Engineering\nDescription:\n\nAt 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?\n\nThere’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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nJob Summary\n\nOrganize, coordinate, and implement process improvement activities that support and/or improve safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput of our processes. This includes using formal process improvement tools, and validation of new/modified processes.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nAssume full responsibility for various Process Engineering projects as assigned. Projects will focus on improvements to safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput. Projects may include implementation of new equipment and methods, or the improvement of existing equipment and methods.\nFully define projects via specifications or drawings. Follow-up on new and revised improvements to ensure proper implementation. Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets.\nApply formal problem solving tools, including application of Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, DOE, and other similar continuous improvement concepts.\nSupport the development, transfer, and improvement of products and processes to support the company’s global strategies.\nSupport projects and initiatives stemming from Global Process Engineering team. Provide reliable and timely communication with global colleagues.\nConsult and cooperate with corporate/customer/supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relationships.\nInstruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required after project completion.\nMaintain accurate project records, engineering records, and other controlled documentation. Review and revise procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information.\nLead the way in supporting the plant’s efforts in meeting corporate and plant goals.\nConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.\nEducation\nBachelor's in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or similar\nWork Experience\n3-5+ years of professional experience in an equivalent role such as a Process Engineer\nInjection Molding / Plastics experience\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nExperience in a Automotive/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment\nLean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt with solid track of lean improvements)\nKnowledge of cGMP.\nAbility of authoring/revising SOIs, SOPs and validation documents\nMust have excellent written and verbal skills\nExcellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor as well\nTravel Requirements\n10%: Up to 26 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nMust maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.\nMust be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.\nMust also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.\nAbility to make independent and sound judgments.\nUse written and oral communication skills\nRead and interpret data, information and documents\nAnalyze and solve problems\nObserve and interpret situations\nLearn and apply new information or new skills\nOperate in both office and manufacturing environments\nAbility to work in both hot and cold environments.\nAbility to repetitively lift 35 pounds.\n\nWest 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.\n\nNearest Major Market: Grand Rapids","company":"West Pharmaceutical Services","rawCompany":"west pharmaceutical services","city":"Walker","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T09:52:10.464Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"325414","title":"Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing","slug":"biological-product-except-diagnostic-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Requisition ID: 75282\nDate: Aug 12, 2026\nLocation:\n\nWalker, MI, US, 49534\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nDepartment: Engineering\nDescription:\n\nAt 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?\n\nThere’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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nJob Summary\n\nOrganize, coordinate, and implement process improvement activities that support and/or improve safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput of our processes. This includes using formal process improvement tools, and validation of new/modified processes.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nAssume full responsibility for various Process Engineering projects as assigned. Projects will focus on improvements to safety, yields, quality, cost effectiveness, and throughput. Projects may include implementation of new equipment and methods, or the improvement of existing equipment and methods.\nFully define projects via specifications or drawings. Follow-up on new and revised improvements to ensure proper implementation. Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets.\nApply formal problem solving tools, including application of Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, DOE, and other similar continuous improvement concepts.\nSupport the development, transfer, and improvement of products and processes to support the company’s global strategies.\nSupport projects and initiatives stemming from Global Process Engineering team. Provide reliable and timely communication with global colleagues.\nConsult and cooperate with corporate/customer/supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relationships.\nInstruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required after project completion.\nMaintain accurate project records, engineering records, and other controlled documentation. Review and revise procedures to ensure they reflect the most effective means and contain the most current and correct information.\nLead the way in supporting the plant’s efforts in meeting corporate and plant goals.\nConforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.\nEducation\nBachelor's in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or similar\nWork Experience\n3-5+ years of professional experience in an equivalent role such as a Process Engineer\nInjection Molding / Plastics experience\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nExperience in a Automotive/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment\nLean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt with solid track of lean improvements)\nKnowledge of cGMP.\nAbility of authoring/revising SOIs, SOPs and validation documents\nMust have excellent written and verbal skills\nExcellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor as well\nTravel Requirements\n10%: Up to 26 business days per year\nPhysical Requirements\nMust maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.\nMust be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.\nMust also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.\nAbility to make independent and sound judgments.\nUse written and oral communication skills\nRead and interpret data, information and documents\nAnalyze and solve problems\nObserve and interpret situations\nLearn and apply new information or new skills\nOperate in both office and manufacturing environments\nAbility to work in both hot and cold environments.\nAbility to repetitively lift 35 pounds.\n\nWest 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. 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