Packaging & Labeling Engineer I

Job Summary

About the role

This position involves designing and developing packaging and labeling for new products and modifications to existing packaging and labeling. Activities include the design and development of a Sterile Barrier System, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and interfacing with packaging vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging and labeling product requirement specifications based on customer needs and applicable guidelines.
• Specify and develop tests for product testing to determine acceptability of designs to requirements.
• Author and execute packaging and labeling verification and validation protocols.
• Quoting and sourcing for materials and outside test services.
• Coordinate work duties with project teams and management priorities.
• Communicate progress and decisions to associates and functional managers.

Requirements

• Familiarity with good engineering technique, good documentation practices, and adherence to regulated standards.
• Basic knowledge of common packaging materials and technologies.
• Must be articulate and able to effectively communicate with peers and customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering or related field (equivalent applicable work experience may be considered).
• 0-3 years’ experience in regulated industry, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience with programs such as Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Minitab, Enlabel, Bartender or Label View is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify, gather, and analyze information, develop solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to learn and grow skillsets, maintain a growth mindset with a growing business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to receive feedback and mentorship to achieve team goals.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Able to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner.
• Able to problem-solve, work under pressure, and to effectively manage stress.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to travel to support projects and customer requirements less than 5%.

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must wear gown, gloves, ear protection and other personal protective equipment as applicable.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits: Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (requires participation in eligible medical plan), and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD), Kavira (requires participation in medical plan).
• Voluntary, employee-paid benefits: Employee Supplemental Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role is between $70,000-85,000/year. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Schedule

This position is eligible for an annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Skills

• Good engineering technique
• Good documentation practices
• Adherence to regulated standards
• Common packaging materials and technologies
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Office
• SolidWorks
• Minitab
• Enlabel
• Bartender
• Label View
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Work under pressure
• Manage stress
• Work overtime
• Travel

Benefits and Incentive Compensation

• Group health & welfare benefits: Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (requires participation in eligible medical plan), and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD), Kavira (requires participation in medical plan).
• Voluntary, employee-paid benefits: Employee Supplemental Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays

Compensation

The typical base pay range for this role is between $70,000-85,000/year. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

401(k) Plan

Company-provided Safe Harbor Contribution of 3% of eligible earnings.