R&D Packaging Engineer

Must Have:
Package design experience
Package testing experience
Solid works experience
Package equipment knowledge
Medical device packaging experience

Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for the development of packaging designs, processes, equipment, technology, and materials for use in new medical products.
The incumbent will support new product introductions by developing packaging concepts and prototypes and then maturing these concepts to enable the transition to commercial production.
The incumbent will support the improvement and standardization of existing product packaging with focuses on efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
The incumbent will collaborate with Operations, Research & Development, and Quality teams as well as directly interface with manufacturing plant staff in the implementation and continuous improvement of packaging solutions.

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

Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Science or related technical discipline is required
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a packaging engineer required. Preference given for employment experience in the medical devices, 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 Solid-works, 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