Packaging Engineer

Onsite - New Albany 100%

Ideally candidate would do 5% domestic travel - once a quarter to vendor sites.

Ideal candidate: Packaging education and experience is a requirement. AutoCAD and illustrator software requirements. 4 YOE in pharmaceutical packaging. Minimum of a bachelors in packaging. Open relocate on their own.

What you will do

This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) and is located in New Albany, Ohio. The position will support global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position will apply engineering principles to implement the accurate design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. A knowledge of common materials utilized in healthcare packaging is key to this role. Material knowledge of structural components are integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role: bottles, labels, trays, lidding material, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier packaging, corrugate, etc. The position entails interpersonal, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the opportunity to work in teams and adapt to a continuously evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead testing and evaluations to recommend and select primary and secondary packaging materials for both large and small molecule products

• Perform distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Complete testing standards using ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP

• Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to uphold the use of selected materials and packaging components

• Creating specifications along with implementation through technical change records

• Build, modify, and approve engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Solid Works, or similar software applications

• Assist in troubleshooting and leading investigations on Packaging Component problems for areas in production, warehouse, incoming inspection (minor and major deviation lead)

• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (i.e. Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Device Engineering, Primary Container Engineering, Artwork/Labeling, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field and 2 years of engineering/scientific experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 6 years of engineering/scientific experience OR

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering/scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field

• 4+ years general packaging/engineering experience is strongly preferred

Demonstrated Competencies/Skills

• Familiar with distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP testing standards.

• Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is critical to the position

• Strong organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to continuously evolving environment

• Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Ambitious problem solver with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills