Manufacturing Engineer

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Title: Manufacturing Engineer Requisition ID: 71159
Date: Sep 23, 2025
Location: Dublin, Leinster, IE
Description 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.
Job Summary In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. Working within the Operations or Development Department supporting new manufacturing projects. Specifying, purchasing, and managing the implementation of new manufacturing solutions to meet the requirements of customers’ new product introductions. Reporting directly to the Senior Automation Engineer or above.
Note: This is a Fixed Term contract of 12 months
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects.
Develop and implement manufacturing strategy to meet customer and West’s needs.
Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time, and cost, setting priorities, and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
Establishes relationships with the customers and equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and on-going business development.
Manage equipment suppliers ensuring delivery meets specification, cost, and time.
Ensure that new equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business, validation, health, and safety etc.
Install new equipment with appropriate training and hand over to operations.
Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new processes meet their requirements.
Identify, specify, and introduce new manufacturing methods and opportunities into the company.
Represent West at customer meetings to ensure that the needs of the business are met.
Ensure that procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of new processes and equipment.
Take the role of technical expert in the field of automated manufacturing processes and develop the understanding and competency of the business to meet the requirements of customers.
Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements training, and regulations.
Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies.
Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
Education Associate’s degree in a relevant Engineering subject required or
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering subject preferred
Must have a minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Degree in engineering or equivalent. A degree in Automation, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Work Experience Minimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required.
Must be familiar with the hardware and software components of PLCs and vision control systems. Preferably with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs and Cognex Vision systems
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards
Must have high level knowledge of Industrial Networks architectures (Ethernet IP, Control Net & Profibus) and have an ability to fault find network problems.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred
Preferably have a knowledge of EU-GMP.
Preferably worked in either the medical, packaging, or technological industries with a good understanding of the regulatory requirements and exposure to serialization.
Aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Travel Requirements 5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.
Additional Requirements Must be able to work a 39-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish colourdifferences for product and safety issues.
Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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