Product Development

MillenniumSoft Inc; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc in Franklin Lakes, NJ is seeking a Packaging Engineer on a 12+ month contract to develop and implement packaging solutions for medical products. The role involves leading packaging design, testing, and equipment selection, while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency across packaging programs.

You will collaborate with R&D, QA, and manufacturing teams, apply Six Sigma methodologies, and ensure robust manufacturability of new packaging concepts for transition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a packaging engineer.
• Experience in selecting materials, producing designs, and analyzing process capability and costs.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and MS Office suite; knowledge of GMP/QSR environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Lead the development of new product packaging solutions.
• Identify and select packaging materials with R&D teams.
• Choose appropriate manufacturing processes and equipment for packaging production.
• Provide strategic guidance on packaging to senior leadership.
• Develop packaging equipment specifications and ensure manufacturability.
• Apply Six Sigma and lean methods to optimize production lines.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for packaging projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, and Quality teams and interface with manufacturing staff.

Skills

Package design

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Duration - 12+ Months Contract]

Total Hours/week - 40.00

pay range -$25-30/hr

Shift Work days/hours : On Site 3 days a week

• Package testing experience
• Package equipment knowledge
• The incumbent will be responsible for the development of packaging designs, processes, equipment, technology, and materials for use in new medical products.
• The incumbent will support new product introductions by developing packaging concepts and prototypes and then maturing these concepts to enable the transition to commercial production.
• The incumbent will support the improvement and standardization of existing product packaging with focuses on efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• The incumbent will collaborate with Operations, Research & Development, and Quality teams as well as directly interface with manufacturing plant staff in the implementation and continuous improvement of packaging solutions.

Job Title - Product Development

Location : Franklin Lakes ,NJ

Duration - 12+ Months Contract]

Total Hours/week - 40.00

pay range -$25-30/hr

Shift Work days/hours : On Site 3 days a week

Packaging Engineer Must Have

• Package design experience
• Package testing experience
• Solid works experience
• Package equipment knowledge
• Medical device packaging experience
• The incumbent will be responsible for the development of packaging designs, processes, equipment, technology, and materials for use in new medical products.
• The incumbent will support new product introductions by developing packaging concepts and prototypes and then maturing these concepts to enable the transition to commercial production.
• The incumbent will support the improvement and standardization of existing product packaging with focuses on efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• The incumbent will collaborate with Operations, Research & Development, and Quality teams as well as directly interface with manufacturing plant staff in the implementation and continuous improvement of packaging solutions.

Duties Include

• Develop and implement packaging solutions for new and existing products and components
• Lead the development of new product packaging solutions
• Identify and select packaging materials in conjunction with Research & Development teams
• Identify and select appropriate manufacturing processes and equipment for the production of new packaging
• Assist in the development of technical strategies to accomplish project goals
• Provide expert strategic guidance to senior leadership on topics of packaging
• Serve as packaging technology subject matter expert on multifunctional project teams
• Develop automated packaging equipment specifications
• Guide development of new packaging with a strong focus on robust manufacturability
• Apply six-sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize new product manufacturing lines
• Independently manage budget, timeline, and deliverable goals of project activities
• Present project status reports to senior leadership
• Complete other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a packaging engineer required. Preference given for employment experience in the healthcare, food products, or other high-volume manufacturing industries. Packaging development experience in selecting materials, producing designs, and analyzing process capability and manufacturing and capital costs required
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), 3D modeling and drafting packages, such as Solidworks, and Microsoft Project
• Knowledgeable of medical device manufacturing methods and procedures
• High-speed automated equipment development experience in the pharmaceutical or medical industries strongly preferred
• Previous engineering experience in an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)/QSR (Quality System Regulation) environment desirable
• Highly motivated with good organizational and analytical/technical problem-solving skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate to multiple audiences including senior leadership
• Experienced in cross-functional team collaboration
• Experienced in new product and process development
• Experienced in interacting with 3rd party vendors, creating equipment specifications, and developing operating procedures
• Experienced in development and execution of acceptance test and validation protocols
• Knowledgeable in the development and execution of Design of Experiments processes.
• Highly skilled in analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification desirable
• Metrology experience desirable