Sr. Controls Engineer

Requisition ID: 74976

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location:

Kinston, NC, US, 28504

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Department: Engineering

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 key to implementing new technology, developing, and introducing process improvements, standards, life cycle management and validation in select process areas, helping to advance and transform West's growing business, supporting capital investments, and contributing to addressing complex assignments. This role offers the opportunity to drive the implementation of new innovative processes, automation, and new technologies in cooperation with the engineering and quality assurance teams and the plants. The person is a member of the West Global Process Engineering Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Take responsibility for a well-defined process area and process related projects.

Initiate, lead and coordinate improvements of existing processes globally on quality, service, HSE and cost within the standard known/approved process frame and using best practice knowledge.

Provide expertise in your specific technology relevant for West products within Global Engineering and to other West functions. Acquire further knowledge in your specific area of expertise.

Prepare and obtain approval for project time schedules and ensure conformance to such plans and to the related budgets in implementation.

Define best practice validation concepts.

Strongly support the implementation / roll-out of automation and new innovative processes and technologies in cooperation with the automation, engineering- and quality assurance teams and the plants.

Assess current process status in all relevant West locations globally, define best practices, perform a gap analysis, and manage the harmonization of this best practice to all sites involved.

As part of the Global SME network, demonstrate advanced knowledge of specific processes to support the Global OPS organization in solving any product or process related issue requiring involvement.

Initiate and lead appropriate communication with facilities and departments to support good relations and maximize achievements through a cooperative environment.

Engage in solutioning product or process related issues as needed.

Manage process or technology or product transfer projects between plants from a process stand-point as assigned.

Evaluate and approve all change requests globally, related to the area of expertise.

Coordinate interface between R&D/QA/Sales and shop-floor production for new products. Manage the

development of robust process for final industrial production in the targeted plants

Actively participate to the implementation and maintenance of a system to gather operational knowledge (Knowledge Management).

Utilize six sigma tools in minimizing process variation and improving the quality of product produced.

Ensure that all projects and activities are in compliance with local, regional and best practice requirements on HSE and meet other applicable authority requirements. All internal change control procedures incl. e.g. adequate risk assessment/ FMEA are to be followed strictly.

Prepare reports as may be required on a routine basis or on demand within established deadlines.

Participate in customer meetings to resolve customer complaints and serve as West's production processes subject matter expert.

May support the introduction, start-up, and validation of new equipment in the local sites to guarantee a short start-up time.

May utilize data-based decision making. Create test plans, evaluate test results and definite new process parameters based on the analysis of test results.

Participate in other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another scientific area or equivalent experience required

Work Experience:

Minimum 5 years (Sr Assoc) experience in a similar position within a manufacturing industry required

Experience in Project management preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good knowledge of LEAN and 6 sigma manufacturing principles

Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab

cGMP knowledge

Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target

Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times

Strong capability working with Siemens based PLCs

Strong capability working with Allen Bradley based PLCs

Travel Requirements:

Estimated Amount 20%: Up to 52 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. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of force greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Additional Requirements:

Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality

Very good organizational and project management skills

Highly analytical and structured way of working

Ability to successfully collaborate with teams across different countries and organizational levels

Fluent in English

Proficient in Microsoft based programs

Ability to assert technical solutions and standards in an international environment

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate well with people across different countries

Manage working with colleagues in different time-zones

Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read & write, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures

Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization & achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities

Read and interpret data, information, and documents

Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations

Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize

Ability to make independent and sound judgments

Observe and interpret situations, analyze, and solve problems

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