Packaging Engineer

krg technology inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in California seeks candidates for a role requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least three years of industry experience, two of which should be in medical package development. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, proficiency in Six Sigma, and experience with project management. Knowledge of CAD software and packaging validation processes is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to innovative packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of industrial experience, including two in medical package development.
• Experience with project management and design verification/validation is preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging graphics and process development validation is beneficial.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Six Sigma

Ability to work independently

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; a Package Engineering degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in industry required, with two years in medical package development; regulated industry experience and medical device experience are assets.
• Experience with project management is preferred.
• Design verification and validation experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical information to non‑technical staff.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma and/or lean tools is an asset.
• Professional judgment to generate valid solutions to technical assignments.
• Ability to work independently on specific assignment objectives, investigating limited variables with limited supervision.
• Professional judgment required to resolve technical, package design, development, and/or processing issues, identifying timing and understanding interrelationships of key activities.
• Knowledge of packaging graphics, process development validation, testing, equipment, and supplier processes.
• Experience with materials testing, documentation, and ISO 11607 is preferred.
• Personal computer skills including effective use of Windows word processing, project planning, presentation, e‑mail and spreadsheet software are required.
• Ability to create packaging documentation using CAD (Computer‑Aided Drafting and Design) software is preferred.