Senior Packaging Engineer
Katalyst CRO · Springfield, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringContract
Responsibilities
- Support and improve packaging operations for medical device manufacturing.
- Lead packaging process development, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with FDA and quality system requirements.
- Perform root cause investigations, develop CAPA solutions, and maintain technical documentation.
- Support packaging equipment and process validation.
- Drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Apply strong problem‑solving, project leadership, technical communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Engineering experience (or equivalent advanced degree with relevant experience).
- Experience in medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Knowledge of packaging validation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.