PACKAGING ENGINEER II Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Packaging Engineer II
Packaging Engineer II

Location:

Bedford, MA

Position Scope:

Performs activities for the design, validation, and implementation of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and systems. Contributes as a technical packaging resource in multi-disciplined project teams

Specific Responsibilities:

Support projects to implement and evaluate package material changes through coordinating and performing testing and process trials, and other qualification tasks. Implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and quality improvement projects, drafting process procedures, materials specifications, test specification documents, and training production personnel.
Performs project activities consistent with department and corporate goals.
Requires interaction with multiple departments internally, external material, and equipment vendors Prepares packaging and labeling equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ) and process validation (PV) protocols, and performs and coordinates execution and drafts final reports
Support the Packaging Department to resolve problems with machines, materials, and processes.
Basic electrical and mechanical understanding
Ability to troubleshoot and, working with the maintenance department, resolve packaging machine mechanical issues. Input gage information into calibration data management software.

Job Complexity:

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

Required Qualifications:

2-5 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer in a regulated environment.
Experience with packaging and labeling equipment and processes
Packaging Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with troubleshooting equipment

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology/Engineering preferred or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment or other highly regulated environment.
Experience with medical device or pharma packaging and labeling equipment and processes
Demonstrated experience with material, equipment, and process validation according to medical device and pharmaceutical industry standards Master’s Degree in Chemical Mechanical or Packaging Technology / Engineering
Previous experience with sterile barrier packaging systems
Experience with Thermoforming, heat sealing, cartoning, vision systems and on-line barcode printing and verification and coding, UDI labeling
Excellent equipment and process troubleshooting skills
Effectively manage time and deliver results on time
Experience with Microsoft Project or other program management software Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; adapts written and verbal communication to the audience; influences the team to achieve goals. Presents information effectively to cross-functional teams of varying expertise and experience. Demonstrated excellent follow-through both with daily workload and long-term projects, operating following general or detailed instructions depending on project scope.
Plans own work, setting realistic timelines and expectations.
Possess the ability to be actively involved in troubleshooting packaging and production process concerns by interacting with internal and external teams.
Track record of increased / diversified knowledge and experiences; demonstrated ambition and learning agility through stretch roles or assignments.
Demonstrates initiative to take leadership, ownership, and accountability for difficult or complex challenges. Drives for results.