Product Development

Duties

• Develop and implement packaging solutions for new and existing products and components
• Lead the development of new product packaging solutions
• Identify and select packaging materials in conjunction with Research & Development teams
• Identify and select appropriate manufacturing processes and equipment for the production of new packaging
• Assist in the development of technical strategies to accomplish project goals
• Provide expert strategic guidance to senior leadership on topics of packaging
• Serve as packaging technology subject matter expert on multifunctional project teams
• Develop automated packaging equipment specifications
• Guide development of new packaging with a strong focus on robust manufacturability
• Apply six-sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize new product manufacturing lines
• Independently manage budget, timeline, and deliverable goals of project activities
• Present project status reports to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a packaging engineer required. Preference given for employment experience in the healthcare, food products, or other high-volume manufacturing industries. Packaging development experience in selecting materials, producing designs, and analyzing process capability and manufacturing and capital costs required
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), 3D modeling and drafting packages, such as Solidworks, and Microsoft Project
• Knowledgeable of medical device manufacturing methods and procedures
• High-speed automated equipment development experience in the pharmaceutical or medical industries strongly preferred
• Previous engineering experience in an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)/QSR (Quality System Regulation) environment desirable
• Highly motivated with good organizational and analytical/technical problem-solving skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate to multiple audiences including senior leadership
• Experienced in cross-functional team collaboration
• Experienced in new product and process development
• Experienced in interacting with 3rd party vendors, creating equipment specifications, and developing operating procedures
• Experienced in development and execution of acceptance test and validation protocols
• Knowledgeable in the development and execution of Design of Experiments processes.
• Highly skilled in analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification desirable
• Metrology experience desirable