2027 Future Talent Program - Packaging Component Engineer

MSD Malaysia; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Packaging Component Engineer at our Wilson site to support component life cycle management, investigate quality events, and drive packaging improvements across global markets. You will collaborate with above-site teams and suppliers to introduce new products, transfer processes, and ensure compatibility with regulatory expectations.

The role involves design transfers, process optimization, and technical investigations to prevent deviations and support product lifecycle

Qualifications

• B.S. in Packaging Science or related engineering with COOP/Internship or 6 months packaging operations or process design.
• Experience in GMP environments and formal problem-solving methods.
• Strong written and oral communication with documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Author and revise component specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop/test components for qualifications and launches.
• Support design transfer and input to strategic initiatives.
• Lead change initiatives and manage site changes with SMEs.
• Maintain workflows for component drawings used globally.
• Troubleshoot line issues and coordinate supplier investigations.
• Provide technical SME support for deviations and field complaints.
• Support regulatory inspections and packaging operation readiness.
• Participate in FATs and IQ/OQ/PQ focused on packaging integrity.
• Contribute to risk management for packaging operations and components.

Skills

Co-Op/Intern experience

GMP experience

Analytical ability

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Technical writing

Education

B.S. degree in Packaging Science

Tools

GLAMS

Job description

Job Description Responsible for supporting packaging and component engineering capabilities for the Wilson site focused on effective component life cycle management, related quality investigations, lines projects, and packaging continuous improvement projects. Responsible for process performance support and troubleshooting products packaged at our Wilson location and working closely with other site and above-site groups for the introduction of new products, network transfers and processes as well as external suppliers, packaging commercialization, and global support functions. This position will report to the Associate Director of Packaging Technical Operations (PTO Component Engineering) and will have frequent interaction with other business units at the site as well as external suppliers, packaging commercialization, and global support functions. The team will also support other engineering activities at the site as well as quality risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Author new and revise specifications for components with cross-functional team and align performance requirements to maintain consistent performance.
• Work with component vendors to develop new/test components to support equipment qualifications, stability, distribution studies, and product launches for various global markets.
• Assist with design transfer process from packaging commercialization team and partner with above site Packaging Technical Operations team to provide input to upcoming changes and strategic initiatives.
• Act as Change Initiator/Project Manager for component related changes and SME for impact assessments/tasks on all site changes for assigned area.
• Initiate/maintain workflows in GLAMS (Global Artwork Management System) for printed component structural drawings for usage by Print Coordinators and global markets in product artwork development.
• Troubleshoot line issues potentially related to component performance (including potential for weekend and off-shift work); Initiate/manage events in the supplier Incident Management System (IMS) for supplier investigations.
• Technical support to set and improve run standards based on component capability and variability.
• Partner with Procurement and Supplier Management teams for supplier performance monitoring, technical assessments, and new vendor introduction.
• Facilitate machine trials and provide technical assessments for packaging component introduction and changes throughout product lifecycle.
• Provide technical SME support for component related deviations and customer field complaints.
• Author quality event investigations for site component related deviations to prevent deviation recurrence; includes determination of event scope, impact assessments, root cause, identifying corrective/preventative actions, and remediation steps/final dispositions.
• Directly supports regulatory inspections and audits; Provide engineering support to packaging operation assuring technical site readiness and regulatory agency observations.
• Participate in Design Requirements Specifications, Design Reviews, Review of Purchase Specs and Functional Spec.
• Participate on FATs and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ with focus on component interaction and packaging system integrity.
• Support quality risk management assessments related to packaging operations and components.

Education Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in Packaging Science preferred or other Engineering degree to be considered with COOP, Internship or 6 months experience in packaging operations, pharmaceutical unit operations, or process design.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior Co-Op/Intern experience with comprehensive background in packaging process and components
• Experience working in GMP environment
• Effective analytical and decision-making ability
• Knowledge of formal problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis and/or Lean Six Sigma
• Technical writing and document review experience (deviations, change requests, standard operating procedures, protocols, etc.)

FTP2027 FTJobs Required Skills: Applied Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Cold Chain Management, Engineering Specifications, Engineering Standards, Engineering Support, Equipment Designing, Equipment Engineering, Legal Compliance, Life Cycle Planning, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Materials Science, Package Testing, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Equipment, Packaging Innovation, Packaging Operations, Packaging Processes, Packaging Science, Packaging Testing, Procedure Writing, Product Improvements, Product Packaging Design {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills

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The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): NA

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