Pharmaceutical Packaging Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D and customers for their packaging configurations, what motivates consumer choices, and how to optimize designs for effectiveness and sustainability, covering aspects from shelf performance to consumer convenience and environmental impact.
• Ensure that packaging meets all relevant legal requirements, including labeling, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Lead research activities for effective packaging configurations to find cost-effective solutions without compromising product quality or safety.
• Communicate with suppliers of packaging materials to get all necessary information for FDA filings (i.e. DMF letters, LOAs, technical data sheets, COC/COA, test results, etc.).
• Lead experimental, scale-up, exhibit batches & product launch activities with new or existing products.
• Improve inefficient packaging processes to provide sustainable and environmentally compliant packaging solutions.
• Assist on existing and new equipment modifications/ installations and qualifications.
• Perform moderate to complex adjustments and repairs to packaging and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform the changeover and set-up of packaging machines as well as troubleshoot mechanical and electrical PLC systems.
• Ensure full compliance with Company policies, procedures, cGMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs always.
• Ensure documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Guide and coach Packaging Operators/ Supervisors in the safe and effective operation of packaging line machines. This includes training to assist with breakdown and cleaning /sanitization of the machine parts and components.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to ensure a safe environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned at the discretion of management.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Packaging design principles.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple departments.
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Can accommodate non-routine work schedules, and be able to respond to call-ins.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with the ability to work with minimal supervision and limited direction.
• Mechanical aptitude, math, and computer skills.
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc and experience in completing GMP documentation.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years in packaging area required including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of five (5) year work experience in nutritional’s, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.