(senior) Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Senior Project Engineer (M/F/D)

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite five days a week. 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?

There'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. We 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.

Contract details: fulltime, permanent. To be filled: asap.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and execution of technical installations, infrastructure, and technical building projects.
• Documentation and preparation of technical drawings for the projects.
• Management, monitoring, and documentation of the budget for assigned projects.
• Provision of technical expertise for all technical projects in the areas of air purification in production, automation of production equipment, and modification and/or upgrade of existing machines/systems.
• Preparation of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Preparation of requirement specifications and participation in technical meetings with suppliers.
• Approval of processes, machines, and regulations in accordance with the defined approval procedures.
• Detailed planning of projects carried out during summer or winter shutdowns.
• Coordination of external contractors.

Education

• Completed degree or diploma in engineering or a comparable qualification.

Work Experience

• At least three years of professional experience in a technical field, ideally in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Experience in project management and in leading technical project planning.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks as well as experience with SAP.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO standards.
• Excellent command of German and English, both spoken and written.
• Hands-on mentality, analytical thinking, and strong willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued, and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.