Automation Engineering Manager Fix 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 lifesavings 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 you 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 is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. Job Summary

This role will focus on the development and deployment of an automation or digital strategy that encompasses the selection and use of the most appropriate digital or automation solution that brings the greatest benefit to our business. The role will involve capturing the best digital or automation solution helping to scope out the most prudent digital solution to meet customer needs, managing programs, and working with outside vendors where appropriate to deliver on time and within budget. It will be expected that you build a strong collaborative mindset with stakeholders and manage expectations realistically and effectively. You will also be required to foster positive synergistic external relationships with other manufacturers, vendors, research bodies, industry groups, and public bodies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery and processes are at an optimum level. Provide assistance and make recommendations to Division Engineering on a timely basis. Administrator of the maintenance management software. Ensure plant is in compliance with OSHA and local, state and federal environmental regulations. Routinely evaluate and review employee performance. Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification and other documents as needed. Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility. Improve processes and procedures to manufacture a quality product at a minimum cost. Quotes new automation lines, engineering services, etc. for new and existing customers. Develops suppliers and maintain audit. Develops design concepts for new Automation. Provide leadership to engineers. Provide and schedule tools and supplies for departments. Assume responsibility for various engineering projects as assigned. Facilitate meetings with the customer both on and off site to determine the needs, requirements, and customer specifications. Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win‐win results and ongoing business. Provide and schedule training for the department. Purchases tooling related equipment in accordance with the company policy. Responsible for project cost accounting and delivering projects on schedule and at budget. Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards. Maintain machine and plant equipment drawings. Manage and oversee the functioning of