Package engineer needs 3 years relevant Package Engineering experience

Package engineer requires:

• 3+ years of relevant Package Engineering experience preferred in the regulated medical device industry


• Knowledge of glass vial, labels, folding carton, corrugated, and transport packaging.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong analytical, problem solving, insight generation and critical thinking skills


• Self-initiator, results driven and action & detail oriented Preferred:


• Familiarity with GS1 Barcoding Standards a plus.


• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator a plus.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel.


• Strong project / program management skills


• Ability to effectively work within a cross functional team to expedite completion of critical project tasks. In addition, can work independently with minimal supervision.


• Working knowledge of the validation requirements for Medical Devices.


• Ability to select and execute the appropriate statistical tools and provide the practical conclusions and inferences during the process development and validation activities.


• Working knowledge of Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools (DMAIIC, DMADV, or Lean) which include Design of Experiments, capability analysis, sampling statistics and techniques, CTQ flow down, C/E Matrix, pFMEA, fish bone diagrams, etc.


• Candidates with experience using Minitab are preferred.


• A very good understanding of part prints and drawings.


• Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of project plans.  


• Excellent communication skills; making complex issues easy for others to understand and the ability to prepare communications for team and project documentation.

Package engineer duties:

• Assist in driving improvements throughout supply chain/cold chain


• Generate Package Testing Protocols and Reports aligning to ASTM and ISTA standards.


• Develop Packaging specifications, Packaging Work Instructions, and Bills of Material.


• Designing Packaging for Manufacturability, performance, at optimum cost.


• Work with Packaging Vendors to create mock-ups of new design concepts.


• Provide technical feedback on equivalency of replacement materials due to cost or obsolescence issues.


• Track and report progress at project and departmental meetings.


• Awareness of packaging trends, process improvements, and new technologies. Communicate and introduce as applicable.


• Will be a member of multidisciplinary project teams and be called on to lead teams for tasks that are focused on packaging issues. changes are carried through to current and future related materials.