Sr Assoc, Tooling

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 your 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 serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and availability of production tooling. You will oversee tooling spares, leads repair initiatives, use data to make decisions on mold refurbishment or replacement, support production troubleshooting, provide guidance within the tooling department, and maintain tooling documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and maintain all tooling spare parts to ensure production readiness. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of tooling‑related production issues. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to support stable manufacturing operations. Mentor Tooling Engineers and Mold Makers to build technical capability across the team. Provide clear technical guidance to Team Members and Leadership. Maintain and update tooling documentation, standards, and repair guidelines. Support repairs, refurbishments, and component replacements internally and with outside suppliers. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability, uptime, and quality. Oversee tooling lifecycle health, including wear tracking, refurbishment planning, and end‑of‑life decisions. Support validation and ramp‑up of new or refurbished molds. Participate in new product development design reviews to provide insight and direction to avoid mold design/functional problems and issues as assigned. Work with our commercial sales team and customers for existing annual tooling evaluations and financials needed for any major repairs. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities

Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent four-year technical degree or commensurate work experience Work Experience

Experience: 5-8 years of experience in an engineering capacity Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of injection molding industry and respective processes Proficient in GD&T tolerancing Experience working in a regulated GMP or GLP environment Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturability Experience in driving projects lasting for several months with little supervision

Good understanding in machining and fabrication equipment and methods (e.g. milling, turning, grinding, eroding, etc.) Proficiency in SolidWorks Proficient in creating detailed drawings License and Certifications

10%: Up to 26 business days per year Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects. Additional Requirements

Must be able to stand for 4-8 hours a day when performing equipment acceptance testing.