Staff Packaging Engineer

Staff Packaging Engineer

Location: Warwick Rhode Island

Compensation: $150000 $160000

Compensation Package:

• Annual Salary: $150000 $160000
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Sponsorship for eligible candidates

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Packaging Engineer with extensive experience in packaging design and testing. This highlevel technical position requires the application of advanced technical knowledge to independently lead the design of complex packaging systems in support of various business activities including new product development line extensions and manufacturing maintenance.

Summary/Purpose of Position

The Staff Packaging Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and commercialization of new packaging systems and improvements to existing packaging. This role includes project leadership mentorship of junior engineers and supervision of coops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• New Product and Line Extension Activities:
  • Concept development
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Design reviews and manufacturability assessments
  • Test plan development
  • Prototype packaging/tooling development
• Launch and Commercialization:
  • Concept and development of packaging methods and processes
  • Coordination of new tooling and equipment
  • Coordination of labeling
  • Development and release of all new product and process documentation including design control
  • Creation of test protocols and technical reports
  • Planning and coordination of new component inventory
  • Qualification and validation of new components equipment processes and operations
  • Preparation of cost estimates for packaging
  • Evaluation and recommendation of new materials
• Transfer to Manufacturing:
  • Development and management of packaging requirements for the transfer plan
  • Development and release of packaging documentation
  • Creation of test protocols and technical reports
• Manufacturing Support:
  • Assessment and action plan development to address packagingrelated manufacturing issues
  • Support of cost improvement programs and manufacturing improvement plans related to packaging
  • Audit support
• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead technical initiatives CAPA resolutions and compliance projects
  • Support due diligence teams for new business development and acquisition projects

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Education:
  • B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering Packaging Science Life Sciences or other Engineering discipline with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
  • M.S. degree in Packaging Engineering Packaging Science Life Sciences or other Engineering discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
• Experience:
  • Preferred experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills with the ability to independently analyze and write technical reports
  • Knowledge of FDA requirements and functional requirements for sterile nonsterile disposable and reusable devices
  • Ability to conceptualize ideas motivate and focus teams and drive projects to completion on time and within budget
  • Broad knowledge of materials used in primary and secondary packaging packaging methods and equipment
  • Working knowledge of package test methods process validation bar coding and international standards
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support projects

Compensation Package and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $150000 $160000
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health insurance (medical dental vision)
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off (vacation sick leave holidays)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
• Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Why Join Us

A career in packaging engineering offers an opportunity to be part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. Its a place where we support each other to be great do whats right hold each other accountable and learn and improve every day.

Remote Work :

No