Molding Engineer Fixed Term Contract

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. This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates. This position is on-site 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. Job Summary In this role, you will support automated assembly and injection molding manufacturing for various product lines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage and provide sound engineering support with hands on expertise and practices in projects from conception through production. Interact with engineering, management, site and corporate team members, and/or vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required process improvements; produce, modify, and maintain drawings; maintain project timelines; continuously evaluate projects from the tasks, resource and cost perspective; ensure delivery of the projects on time and within budget; actively install, start-up, and qualify equipment or tooling. Perform process development on new and existing molds. Design, execute, and analyze engineering studies. Provide engineering guidance to ensure plant, machinery, and processes are optimized. Assist in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications. Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment. Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects assigned, properly document work, and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files. Improve processes and procedures to manufacture a quality product at a minimum cost. Provide technical expertise to other plant personnel. Research and analyze data such as vendor design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application. Assist in installation of new products, tooling,…