Process Development Associate Jobs in Brandon, FL

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 local Process Improvement Engineering Team.

• Take responsibility for a well-defined process area and process related projects.
• Initiate, lead and coordinate improvements of existing processes 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 Process 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.
• Execute best practice validation concepts.
• Strongly support the implementation / roll-out of automation and new innovative processes and technologies in joint cooperation with the automation, engineering- and quality assurance teams.
• Assess current process status locally, perform a gap analysis to global standards and manage the harmonization of this best practice at the site.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of specific processes to support the Operations organization in solving any product or process related issue requiring involvement.
• Initiate and lead appropriate communication with facilities and departments in order 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 locally, related to the area of expertise.
• Interface between Research and Development/QA/Sales and shop-floor production for new products. Manage the development of robust process for final industrial production in the site.
• Actively participate in 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.
• Support the introduction, start-up and validation of new equipment in the local site in order to guarantee a short start-up time.
• May utilize data-based decision making. Create test plans, evaluate test results and define new process parameters based on the analysis of test results.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another scientific area required.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position within the manufacturing industry required.
• Experience in Project management preferred.
• Experience in polymer chemistry or rubber technology preferred.
• Experience in Compression or Injection Molding preferred.

• Good knowledge of LEAN and 6 Sigma manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and the use of tools such as 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.

• Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification within 1 Year required.

• 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 and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
• 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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