Junior Associate, Process Improvement Engineering

What We Offer

Job Summary

The West Engineering Development Program is a three-year rotational program that provides the opportunity for select individuals to gain comprehensive real-world experience and an understanding of Engineering as part of Wests Manufacturing Operations. Designed with the full support of executive leadership this program will allow trainees to gain experience in various Engineering functions. The program includes multiple rotations across different functions designed to deepen insights and skills in various Engineering areas which may include Automation Tooling Process Validation Metrology and Preventative Maintenance. The participants will be involved in a variety of projects collaborate with multiple teams and acquire a broad range of skills pertinent to this Engineering Program participants can play a key role in supporting and executing engineering and operational projects while developing an understanding of the role of the Engineering and Production teams in Wests facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Actively engage in assigned projects applying practical skills and knowledge.
  • Assist in developing usage of tools and processes for production and quality investigations as well as continuous improvement.
  • Analyze data process capabilities customer concerns and expectations and any other leading or lagging indicators which may be used to improve product and process knowledge.
  • Identify manufacturing and development constraints. Work with production and technical subject matter experts in performing root cause failure analysis and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to preclude recurrence.
  • Assists facility with quality improvement programs by utilizing Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques including the education of facility personnel on these tools and techniques
  • Assumes responsibility for various assigned projects designed to improve product quality reduce costs and/or validate facility products or processes including development and implementation of any new or required inspection methods and in-process SPC programs.
  • Assist in implementing new innovative processes and technologies in cooperation with the local Leadership team and the manufacturing site.
  • Work collaboratively with team members across various Engineering functions fostering a productive and positive work environment.
  • Work with others to identify causes of problems and develop resolution strategies.
  • Continuously develop and refine skills relevant to each rotation including technical analytical and soft skills necessary for effective performance.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations policies work procedures instruction and all safety rules.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Seniors currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited degree program
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering majors required
• Completion of the degree required by June 2026

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leader of extracurricular activities at their college/university
• Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments
• Able to comply with the companys quality policy at all times
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Teamwork collaboration and leadership skills
• A growth mindset focused on continuous learning and self- development.
• Skills in analytical problem solving.

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Ability to move different sites
• Need to have extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work in an office and/or manufacturing environment. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Medical component and device manufacturing require strict adherence to standards. Must be able to tolerate fumes and from various manufacturing processes also subject to heat and cold as well as loud noise
• Strong communication and technical writing skills interpretation of data interpersonal skills ability to work on and lead teams
• Use written and oral communication skills
• 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 #LI-NJ1 #LI-Onsite