Sr Engineer Compounding & Dimensioning Equipment SME

Job Summary

The Global Equipment Engineering Team supports West's growth by providing state-of-the-art production equipment and continuous improvement of existing equipment to maintain West's leadership position in the market. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for compounding and dimensioning equipment, you will lead engineering, management, plant operations, and global team members while working with vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required improvements on existing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, management, plant operations, and global team members while working with vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required improvements on existing equipment to support the rubber mixing and dimensioning process.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of production equipment and associated documentation across the global network.
• Analyze and evaluate existing systems and processes, identifying value-added and non-value-added activities to identify required design challenges.
• Keep up to date on new and future equipment standards and trends in the market and identify value-added improvements.
• Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications.
• Take the lead in systematic problem-solving activities where the manufacturing plants need support.
• Coordinate and/or execute all necessary GMP related validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.
• Be the technical point of contact with your equipment vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks, with clear communication of tasks, actions, and monitor equipment deliverables including, FAT, SAT, IOQ etc.
• Set standards based on industry best practices to achieve corporate goals for Quality, Overall Efficiency, Cost Reduction, and Safety.
• Ensure appropriate preventative and corrective maintenance procedures are developed and include all tasks required to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Participate in routine network collaboration forums focusing on continuous improvement and information sharing.
• Take the lead in systematic problem-solving activities where the manufacturing plants need support.
• Project Management: Take the lead on equipment project management from the URS issue to PQ by applying current project management practices including GMP-conform documentation.
• Research and analyze data such as vendor design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow equipment-related corporate goals.
• Ensure all equipment aligns with the latest Safety Regulations.

Education and Experiences

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical, Control, or Industrial preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Environment/Equipment control related
• Experience managing equipment projects including; specification, procurement, installation, and qualification
• Strong engineering and trouble-shooting skills
• Proven working experience in project management
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a dynamic environment with minimal direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & preferably a 2nd language)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive change and think outside the box
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in manufacturing industries
• Practical knowledge in GMP-related environments would be a plus
• Experience in the field of mixing and dimensioning of rubber is beneficial
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Working experience with Microsoft Office products, PowerBI, SolidWorks, or other CAD systems
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times