Staff Packing Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Packing Engineer for one of the largest global medical technology clients in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Summary/Purpose of Position

High level technical position requiring application of extensive technical knowledge to independently lead the design of complex packaging systems in support of:

• Development and commercialization of new products and line extensions
• Manufacturing maintenance-of-business activities
• Cost Improvement Programs

Additional responsibilities may include project leadership and mentorship/supervision of junior level engineers and co-ops.

Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities

Support new product team and line extension activities including:

• Concept development
• Project Plans/Schedules
• Design reviews and design for manufacturability
• Development of test plans
• Development of prototype packaging/tooling

Plan and coordinate all activities to launch and commercialize new products and line extensions including:

• Concept and development of packaging methods and processes
• Coordination of all new tooling and equipment
• Coordination of labeling
• Development and release of all new product and process documentation including design control documentation
• Creation of all relevant test protocols and technical reports
• Planning, ordering and coordination of all new component inventory
• Qualification and validation of all new components, equipment, processes and operations
• New product cost estimates for packaging
• Preparation of AFE(s)
• Evaluation and recommendation of new materials

Plan and coordinate all packaging engineering activities to transfer new products and line extensions to manufacturing including:

• Development and management for packaging requirements of the transfer plan
• Development and release of all packaging documentation
• Creation of all relevant test protocols and technical reports

Provide packaging engineering support to manufacturing including the following:

• Assessment and development of action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues
• Support of cost improvement programs and manufacturing improvement plans related to product packaging
• Audit support

Provide technical leadership for:

• Technical initiatives, CAPA resolutions, compliance projects
• Due diligence teams to support New Business Development/acquisition teams

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Life Sciences or other Engineering discipline required, with a minimum of eight (8) years in packaging engineering and design, or M.S. degree in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Life Sciences or other Engineering discipline required, with a minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
• Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments at the same time.
• High level of written and verbal communications skills. Ability to write and independently analyze results of technical reports.
• Knowledge of FDA and functional requirements for sterile, non-sterile, disposable and reusable devices.
• Ability to conceptualize ideas, motivate and focus individuals and teams and drive projects through to completion on time and on budget.
• Broad knowledge of properties for materials utilized in primary and secondary packaging, plus packaging methods and equipment.
• Working knowledge of package test methods, process validation, bar coding and international standards.

Some travel required as needed to support projects