Packaging Design Engineer
Duties Include:
- Develop and implement packaging solutions for new and existing products and components
- Lead the development of new product packaging solutions
- Identify and select packaging materials in conjunction with Research & Development teams
- Identify and select appropriate manufacturing processes and equipment for the production of new packaging
- Assist in the development of technical strategies to accomplish project goals
- Provide expert strategic guidance to senior leadership on topics of packaging
- Serve as packaging technology subject matter expert on multifunctional project teams
- Develop automated packaging equipment specifications
- Guide development of new packaging with a strong focus on robust manufacturability
- Apply six-sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize new product manufacturing lines
- Independently manage budget, timeline, and deliverable goals of project activities
- Present project status reports to senior leadership
- Complete other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline is required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a packaging engineer required. Preference given for employment experience in the healthcare, food products, or other high-volume manufacturing industries. Packaging development experience in selecting materials, producing designs, and analyzing process capability and manufacturing and capital costs required
- Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), 3D modeling and drafting packages, such as Solidworks, and Microsoft Project
- Knowledgeable of medical device manufacturing methods and procedures
- High-speed automated equipment development experience in the pharmaceutical or medical industries strongly preferred
- Previous engineering experience in an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)/QSR (Quality System Regulation) environment desirable
- Highly motivated with good organizational and analytical/technical problem-solving skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate to multiple audiences including senior leadership
- Experienced in cross-functional team collaboration
- Experienced in new product and process development
- Experienced in interacting with 3rd party vendors, creating equipment specifications, and developing operating procedures
- Experienced in development and execution of acceptance test and validation protocols
- Knowledgeable in the development and execution of Design of Experiments processes. Highly skilled in analysis.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification desirable
- Metrology experience desirable