Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring an onsite Manufacturing Engineer in Dublin. The role covers developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety, including planning and scheduling projects and assisting with facility expansion or modification. The position is onsite for all scheduled workdays, with no relocation assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety
• Develop, execute and document project assignments on time, following governance policies and procedures
• Ensure technical and customer requirements are met and maintain validation and project management documents
• Take part in routine project reviews with project teams and management
• Carry out design work, layouts, sketches and concepts, and review engineering change requests for processes, equipment and facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair automation (assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end-of-arm tools, separators and test equipment)
• Maintain machine safety and ensure automation lines meet output targets and OEE through analysis of production data
• Notify shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and downtime issues, and interface daily with the engineering manager and shift support staff

Required profile

• Associate's degree in a relevant engineering subject required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the medical device industry or another regulated industry
• Minimum 3 years' experience supporting technical project management, including preventive maintenance
• Background in medical devices or pharmaceuticals is a plus
• Ability to work a 40-hour week plus overtime and irregular hours, and to tolerate fumes and particulates in a manufacturing environment

Required skills

• Knowledge of quality system requirements, FDA QSR, cGMP and relevant ISO standards
• PLC programming knowledge is preferred

What we offer

• Annual base salary range of EUR 52,000 to EUR 66,100, with possible variable compensation
• Paid time off, flexible vacation, personal and holiday leave
• Training, tuition assistance, leadership development and skill certification
• Performance-based bonuses and employee recognition