Facility Engineer

Apply and support lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying reduction opportunities through process improvements, tuning of configurations, or other strategies. Improve the speed and reliability of vision system change-overs. Ability to specify, test and design machine systems and components, including the ability to write and revise software configurations. Assume full responsibility for various engineering projects as assigned, allowing the achievement of maximizing output and / or minimizing cost by either the implementation of new equipment and / or methods or the improvement of existing equipment and / or methods. Plan, schedule, and perform project or sub-project details; follow-up on new and revised improvements to assure proper implementation. Operate within approved time schedules and project budgets. Coordinate the testing of new systems before release to production. Consult and cooperate with corporate / customer / supplier personnel as authorized and required. Maintain effective communication and working relations. Qualify equipment distributors and representatives for the procurement of evaluation samples and production resources. Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situation, which might impair the progress, execution of final project objective so that they may act accordingly. Maintain an awareness of “state of the art” technology as it applies to our industry. Take part in educational programs pertinent to process projects. Instruct and train West Pharmaceutical Services personnel in the use of any special equipment that may be required for project completion. Provide engineering guidance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized Assist cross functional support groups identify electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications. Conduct any activities with established policies and corporate objectives. Fully define projects via specifications or drawings before releasing to a vendor. All other duties as required