What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Packaging Engineer position at Sunstar Americas, Inc.?
As a member of the Sunstar Group, Sunstar Americas, Inc., a global organization dedicated to improving overall health through oral health worldwide, holds a prominent position in the oral care industry. Formerly known as the John O. Butler Company, we are renowned for our exceptional production and distribution, and high-quality oral care products. With our headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and branches in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as distribution partners in Central and South America, we have established ourselves as an industry leader.
Position Summary :
Provide technical support and lead the packaging and validation of medical device products, processing methods and technologies. Apply risk-based assessments and project management principles to technological initiatives. Research, develop and implement advanced technologies and automation across the entire value stream.
Essential Job Functions :
- Provide technical support and leadership for the packaging of medical device products plus processing methods and technologies for the Packaging and Production departments.
- Coach and train Junior Engineers to support the packaging and validation activities at Sunstar.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and regulatory compliance to author required validation protocol documentation (IQ / OQ / PQ).
- Research, develop and lead the implementation of advanced technologies and automation across the entire value stream.
- Project manager for new packaging processes, tooling and equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of thermoforming, cartoning, printing, injection molding, tooling design and lot coding systems.
- Apply risk-based assessments and project management principles to technological initiatives.
- Support continual improvement with the investigation and determination of root causes to product and process nonconformances.
- Closely interface with production support and maintenance departments on preventative maintenance programs.
- Generate and assist in the development of engineering plans and the designs required for cost reduction, process, and equipment improvements (User Requirement Specification (URS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS)).
- Pursue innovation in materials, methods and designs and incorporate them into long-term strategic plans.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What Makes Sunstar Special is :
If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.
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The pay range for this position of Sr Packaging Engineer is $104,460-$156,690. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.
Salary : $104,460 - $156,690
