Manufacturing Engineer - Packaging

solique ag; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medartis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, set up, qualify, and operate a non-sterile packaging room in Warsaw, IN. You will lead packaging environment establishment, cleaning validations, and US packaging projects while ensuring compliance with FDA QSR/21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to represent Medartis as an SME during audits; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, Biomedical) or related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a medical device company.
• Experience setting up and executing cleaning validations.
• Experience executing non-sterile packaging projects in the U.S.
• Experience setting up a packaging room, cleanroom, or controlled manufacturing area.
• Knowledge of validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and related reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, layout, and setup of a new non-sterile packaging room.
• Develop and document cleaning validations for packaging area and equipment.
• Plan packaging projects for the U.S. market and support WW projects.
• Establish and qualify packaging processes and equipment; support process validations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (WIs, procedures, reports).
• Troubleshoot complex packaging-related issues and drive improvements.
• Lead on-the-job training of packaging operators.

Skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, Biomedical)

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

At Medartis, we combine innovative solutions with skilled professionals to be the provider of choice in orthopaedics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Medartis Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and providers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the craniomaxillofacial region. The company employs around 1,400 people across its 13 locations and sells its products in over 50 countries worldwide.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, set-up, qualification, and ongoing operation of a non-sterile packaging room. This role leads the establishment of the packaging environment and its processes - including planning and executing cleaning validations and non-sterile packaging projects - and serves as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for current and future packaging operations. The position emphasizes hands-on problem solving to bring the packaging area from concept through validated, production-ready operation in compliance with applicable medical device regulations.

*This is an onsite position, located in Warsaw, IN*

Your responsibilities

• Lead the design, layout, and set-up of a new non-sterile packaging room, including equipment selection, installation, and process flow.
• Develop, execute, and document cleaning validations for the packaging area, equipment, and associated processes.
• Plan and execute non-sterile packaging projects for the U.S. market; support worldwide (WW) packaging projects as applicable.
• Establish and qualify packaging processes and equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) and support process validations.
• Author, maintain, and improve controlled technical documentation such as work instructions, procedures, protocols, reports, bills of materials, and routers in Medartis MRP systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of complex product and process performance issues within the packaging operation.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance quality, throughput, cost, and reliability of packaging processes.
• Participate in and/or lead on-the-job (OTJ) training of operators for packaging processes and equipment.
• Communicate (written and verbal) clear direction to the operations team relative to packaging processes.
• Support technical questions from operations, quality, and suppliers.
• Be able to represent Medartis as an SME during audits.
• Coordinate tooling, material, and equipment needs with procurement and cross-functional partners.
• Ensure packaging operations comply with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements (e.g., FDA QSR / 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485).
• Travel: Some local/global travelling required to support projects when needed.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, Biomedical) or a related technical field required.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience required, with a minimum of 3 years in a medical device company.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and executing cleaning validations required.
• Demonstrated experience executing non-sterile packaging projects in the U.S. required; experience with worldwide (WW) packaging projects is a plus.
• Experience setting up a packaging room, cleanroom, or controlled manufacturing area is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of process and equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation protocol/report authoring required.
• Sound understanding of concepts and principles for manufacturing in new product processes required.
• Working knowledge in areas such as Quality, Operations, and New Product Introduction required.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and standards (FDA QSR / 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485; ISO 11607 for packaging a plus) required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex product and process issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple complex project assignments and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with any cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks.

What we offer

This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company.

For further information please visit our Website www.medartis.com.