Packaging Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares is seeking a Packaging Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing and scale-up of packaging components and systems. You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, supply chain and quality to deliver robust packaging for the market.

The role may manage a small team of engineers and contractors, driving technical projects, regulatory compliance, and cost-improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Packaging Sciences or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years in package development and packaging equipment.
• Experience in Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry is required; GMP experience preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is required.
• Advanced, technical knowledge related to package materials, packaging equipment, testing and package development is required.
• Previous experience overseeing complex projects in a matrixed environment is required.
• Physical demands: office deskwork, sitting, walking, with occasional lifting up to 30 lbs; up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute package engineering assignments for large life cycle management initiatives.
• Manage life cycle aspects of packaging materials and structures aligning product, equipment, Marketing and Supply Chain needs.
• Develop and approve documentation for package development (specs, assessments, protocols, reports).
• Lead complex packaging projects on compliance, cost saving, or innovation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate assignments; drive testing to ensure package integrity.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Sciences or related field

Job description

Summary:

• Will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the areas of design, development, testing and production scale-up packaging component and systems. The individual provides departmental technical experience and leadership for package development while collaborating with research and development, marketing, market research, supply chain, process excellence and other affiliated departments and organizations to identify and address packaging needs. The position may require management of a small group of package engineers and/or contractors Base Business Support:
• Regional Execution:
• This role partners with internal and external Supply Chain, Quality and R&D representatives in the region to identify, define and execute technical projects including technology transfers, process capability improvements, new products and compliance remediations that impact cost, compliance and customer service.
• The role will provide a broad base of knowledge a multi-functional experience and is a catalyst for the business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute package engineering assignments concerned with large life cycle management initiatives.
• Engage in the life cycle management of the material and structural aspects of packages, including the integration of the requirements of the product, equipment, Marketing and Supply Chain strategies to ultimately deliver a robust packaging system to the market.
• Lead the development and assessment of the following types of information to support package development and life cycle management initiatives, including but not limited to the following activities: design requirements, definition of the scope of change, packaging and equipment solution proposals, prior knowledge and knowledge gap assessments, risk assessments, test plans, and test results analysis and conclusions.
• Develop, write, gain cross-functional alignment, and route for approval package development documentation that captures the above end-to-end project specific information. (Examples of documentation: Package Component Specifications, Package Development Assessment and Plan documents, Packaging Line Trial Protocols and Reports, Package Development Reports, etc.)
• Lead complex packaging projects related to such areas as compliance initiatives, brand maintenance or expansion, cost saving initiatives, innovative package development, and environment goals.
• Have technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
• Determine and coordinate physical testing to ensure product and package integrity for manufacturing through end users.
• Lead troubleshooting in the resolution of packaging related issues in manufacturing and the field.
• Develop recommendations on general packaging guidelines and standards for processes and functional requirements.
• Execute packaging projects in compliance with government and corporate guidelines.
• Execute package line trials and package testing.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Packaging Sciences or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 6 years of industry experience is required, with at least 3 years of package development and packaging equipment experience required.
• Specific experience within the Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry is required. GMP experience is preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is required.
• Advanced, technical knowledge related to package materials, packaging equipment, testing and package development is required.
• Previous experience overseeing complex projects in a matrixed environment is required.
• Physical Demands: Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer. May lift up to 30 lbs occasionally. This role may require up to 25% travel based on business needs.

Ensure quality and compliance in all my actions by:

• Attend GMP training on the schedule designated for my role and as appropriate for my role.
• Adhere to strict compliance with procedures applicable to my role.
• Exercise the highest level of integrity in the tasks that I perform.
• In a timely and prompt manner, identify, report and seek correction for deviations noted in my workplace.
• Embrace a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to doing the job right the first time.