Packaging Engineer II Medical Devices

JobDiva, Inc.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners has a 1year contract opening for a Packaging Engineer to join a multinational medical device company for an onsite position operating out of Lafayette, CO.

The Packaging Engineer II will create and innovate packaging for new products and lead their implementation across multiple manufacturing facilities, including cost reductions, procurement of new packaging machinery, and packaging documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and at least 3 years of relevant experience (Level II).
• Packaging engineering experience in medical devices or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with packaging validation, documentation, and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities (>$100K) in packaging.
• Provide technical support and training on packaging systems and machinery.
• Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports for packaging changes.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

ISO-11607 knowledge

CAPA and root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a 1year contract opening for a Packaging Engineer to join a multinational medical device company for an onsite position operating out of Lafayette, CO.

Pay: $45.00/hr - $55.00/hr based on experience and academia
Contract: 1year, extension likely, conversion possible
Type: W-2, cannot support C2C or provide visa sponsorship
Onsite: Onsite 5 days per week in Lafayette, CO.

Summary:

The Packaging Engineer II purpose is to create and innovate packaging of new products/processes and lead their implementation in multiple manufacturing facilities. Additionally the Senior Packaging Engineer will lead projects in the areas of cost reductions, identification and procurement of new packaging machinery, and packaging documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities (>$100K) in regards to Packaging.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing in regards to packaging systems and machinery.
• Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports to support packaging changes.
• Perform packaging validation testing to support changes.
• Lead material qualifications for packaging changes such as resin material changes.
• Create and update packaging specifications for manufacturing.
• Assist in artwork creation and revisions for product packaging.
• Operate various testing apparatus in qualifying packaging changes.
• Create sterilization pallet patterns as well as non-sterile pallet patterns for manufacturing locations.
• Ensure on time delivery to Project Engineering and R&D schedules and plans.
• Prepares monthly progress reports on projects.
• Provides work direction to lab technicians as required.
• Assists in mentoring of junior engineers
• Conduct review meetings with multiple facilities regarding packaging issues.
• Provide support to various departments such as R&D regarding packaging issues.
• Create and update packaging specifications for documentation.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience since this is a level II role

Preferred Qualifications:

Core Knowledge In:

• Packaging Engineering
• Lab standards
• Packaging materials & sterilization processes
• ISO-11607
• Design Control
• Managed or lead root cause analysis / CAPA
• 6 Sigma and Lean Principals
• Project Management Principals

Developing Knowledge In:

• Supply Chain
• Ability to prepare written policies, procedures, proposal, and reports.
• Effective communication skills with superiors (department managers, senior management, steering committee members, cross functional vice presidents), peers, and subordinates.
• Ability to plan and document projects effectively. Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects by way of good organizational skills.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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