Engineer II, Packaging

About Us

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

About the Role

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Engineer II, Packaging to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and executing the lifecycle processes for all packaging components, including troubleshooting and optimization to improve safety, quality, and efficiency on packaging lines.

Responsibilities

• Represent Packaging Engineering Lifecycle Operations in the development and filing of new products as needed and collaborate with development partners (e.g., Technical Services) during commercialization batch production.
• Develop packaging material specifications for new or improved packaging components.
• Prepare line trial protocols/reports, packaging material specifications, SAP master data, master packaging specifications, define technical elements for product labeling, and complete other documents for assigned products/projects to meet established project timelines.
• Write line trial reports that document technical packaging knowledge to facilitate future decision-making regarding process optimization or troubleshooting (e.g., by Flow operations and/or Technical Flow). Guidance from functional management and/or senior Packaging Engineers may be required for significant process or equipment deviations.
• Provide critical review of new products/packaging regarding fit with operational capabilities (e.g., ability of components to run on a particular line), independently for processes of low to medium complexity, and in consultation with senior Packaging Engineers for complex processes.
• Create and review documentation (e.g., SAP Master Data, technical data, component specifications, Master Packaging Specification, eForms, technical elements for product labeling) for line trial and launch batch production.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source improved packaging components, if needed, and escalate to senior Packaging Engineers for data analysis and path forward determination.
• Provide technical support to production, including assessment of non-standard events, implementation of troubleshooting next steps, and determination of product/packaging impact. Support may be required off-shift, including weekends.
• Identify product/packaging quality and robustness optimization opportunities through analysis of performance and collaboration with peer and customer groups (e.g., Physical Flow, Equipment Engineers, Packaging Engineers, PD, and QAI).
• Collect and analyze Physical Flow packaging data, evaluate trends, and collaborate with Flow peers and management to identify and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate with Drug Regulatory Affairs (DRA) to support assessment of the regulatory impact of potential packaging changes, documentation of implemented changes, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Change Management to support packaging and packaging component changes (e.g., CMU process).
• Share best practices across the organization (PCs, Packaging Engineering Forums, etc.).
• Meet cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related scientific discipline plus a minimum of two years’ experience in pharmaceutical technology transfer, quality assurance, product development, packaging, or other applicable pharmaceutical experience. Alternatively, higher degrees or additional related experience may be considered in lieu of the education or experience requirement listed above.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical production environment with emphasis on optimization.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging equipment and packaging development.
• Exercises moderate latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Ability to be an active participant on teams of moderate to high complexity, and to lead/facilitate teams on tasks of moderate complexity.
• Skills to effectively educate colleagues on technical principles, process fundamentals, etc.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations regarding development and packaging of pharmaceuticals, including cGMP, DEA, and FDA guidance.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay, with Hikma matching 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date), with additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries.
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date).
• 11 company paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Wellbeing rewards program.
• Career advancement and growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.