Packaging Engineer II

O&M Halyard; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor is seeking a Packaging Engineer II to lead packaging and labeling updates for global medical device launches. You will collaborate with designers, scientists, regulatory specialists, product managers, procurement and manufacturing leaders across countries to define material specs and artwork that comply with regulatory standards.

This role works primarily from home with 5–10% time in Alpharetta, GA, reporting to the Sr Manager, Packaging & Labeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging science or QA, or progress toward advanced degree.
• Minimum 3 years in package design and artwork development.
• Experience in medical devices or FDA labeling preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA/EU labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather packaging and labeling requirements from cross-functional leaders and organize clearly.
• Initial packaging change requests with clear supporting documents and due dates.
• Proofing specifications prior to approval and publishing to packaging database.
• Complete change management deliverables in quality management database with good documentation practices.
• Manage packaging project management phases: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor, Closure.
• Drive continuous improvement to packaging update lead times.
• Travel up to 10% to support global sites and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Detail orientation

Verbal & written comms

Packaging knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging Science

Progress toward advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere,Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare
• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
• 40+ distribution centers
• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers
• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan-Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance-We offer educationalassistanceto all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability-We offer employer-paid life insurance and disabilitycoverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)and401(k)-We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave-In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, andadditionaltypes of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80K-90K Base salary. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Ensures that the customer is satisfied with company products and services. Works closely with Sales Account Executives and oversees day-to-day relationship with customer. Ensures schedules and budgets are met according to contractual agreements.

Position Summary

The primary purpose for this position is to be a project leader and packaging engineer for packaging and labeling updates to support global product launches and product changes for medical devices. This job role works in a team environment that collaborates with many functional experts including graphic designers, packaging engineers, research scientists, regulatory specialists, product managers, procurement, and manufacturing leaders across multiple countries. The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for defining content of packaging artwork and material specifications that are compliant with medical device regulations and empowering our customers to advance healthcare. This job requires knowledge of packaging science to identify alternative packaging materials and technical writing skills to complete product packaging transport study reports per ASTM D4169.

Additionally, the Packaging Engineer II is expected to drive continuous improvement of packaging materials, design, and processes. This role provides direction to material suppliers, graphic designers, and labeling specialists to create the final packaging specifications in accordance with good documentation practices in the medical device and consumer retail industry.

This job role reports to the Sr Manager, Packaging & Labeling and receives direction in the form of specific project and initiative objectives. This works primarily from home office with 5-10% time in an office based in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Gather all packaging and labeling requirements from project cross-functional leaders and organize in a clear and concise manner.
• Initial Packaging Change Requests with clear supporting documents and well-planned due dates for publishing.
• Demonstrate attention to detail for proofing specifications prior to approval and publishing to packaging database.
• Demonstrate good documentation practices when completing change management deliverables in quality management database.
• Manage packaging project management phases: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor, and Closure
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve lead time of packaging update processes.
• Is flexible with work hours and travel required to support global manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Quality Assurance, and/or progress toward advanced degree in related field.
• At least 3 years working experiences related to package design and artwork development
• Working experiences in medical device industry preferred
• Familiarity of FDA or EU labeling requirements preferred
• Skilled in Project Management methodology and tools

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic understanding of a broad range of packaging materials, structures and processes including corrugate, folded cartons, flexible films, tapes, and inks.
• Project management skills related to defining scope, planning, and execution
• Experience in FDA regulated industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail for proofing specifications and artwork
• Proficient in software tools for managing documents and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project

Additional Requirements

Job requires up to 10% travel on average. Travel will include packaging supplier visits and on-site support of manufacturing sites as needed to establish packaging and labeling specifications. International travel may be required.

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Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.