Packaging Engineer

Medline Industries, LP; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 72,280 - 105,040; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical supply manufacturer where you will play a crucial role in packaging development and validation. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that directly impact healthcare solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality packaging meets regulatory standards while driving cost reduction initiatives. With a focus on empowering employees and fostering creativity, this dynamic organization provides a supportive environment for career growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess strong analytical skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in packaging development, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging requirements, testing, and validation of new designs.
• Lead packaging improvement activities and manage cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Technical written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in material science or packaging engineering

Tools

ISO 13485

ISO 11607-(1&2):2006

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Provide key support for packaging, labeling, validation and equipment solution development by overseeing and managing projects and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support, in documenting and specs packaging requirements and materials. Coordinate the characterization, testing, validation, and implementation of new package designs and labeling to meet Medline SPT and OEM needs.
• Provide support and oversight for mechanical and packaging systems in order to resolve issues as they arise. Lead and facilitate packaging improvement activities.
• Document and execute process validation and verification activities to ensure design meets intended requirements.
• Develop, implement and manage cost reduction efforts for packaging activities. Interface with cross functional teams including manufacturing, marketing, OEM, customers and suppliers on project plans, timelines, design/development, and improvement feedback. Organize resources to ensure milestones are reached with high quality, in budget results.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and organized documentation to meet customer and regulatory needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Relevant Work Experience:

• At least 1 year experience in packaging development

Additional:

• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in material science or packaging engineering
• 5+ years Medical device packaging development in ISO13485 environment
• Software Validations
• Labeling UDI compliance
• Application of ISO 11607-(1&2):2006
• IE Packaging Plans
• Strong analytical skills and statistical analysis competency
• Competent in applying Test Method Validations, Gauge R&R, DOE, FMEA, DMAIC, Lean and Six Sigma or equivalent / similar
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; Proficient writing in Spanish

The anticipated salary range for this position is $72,280.00 - $105,040.00 Annual.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Why work here?

We empower people to share their best ideas. We create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves. And we work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges. Come join our team and accelerate your career in healthcare!

About Us

We’re a medical supply manufacturer and distributor with over 34,000 employees, working in 125+ countries. With the scale of one of the country’s largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions.