Senior Packaging Engineer

Medline Industries, LP; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare industry seeks a Packaging Development Manager to oversee projects related to packaging, labeling, and validation. The role involves defining packaging requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in packaging development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in direct packaging development.
• Proficiency with Protocols, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; proficient in writing Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Define, specify, and document packaging requirements and materials.
• Complete validation and verification activities to ensure designs meet intended requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers for packaging components and materials.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Packaging Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Define, specify, and document packaging requirements and materials. Characterize, test, validate, and implement new package designs and labeling to meet Medline and OEM needs.
• Develop specifications and provide support and oversight for mechanical and packaging systems to resolve issues as they arise. Lead and facilitate packaging improvement activities.
• Complete validation and verification activities to ensure designs meet intended requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers for packaging components and materials. Develop, implement, and manage cost reduction efforts for packaging activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, marketing, OEM, customers, and suppliers on project plans, timelines, design/development, and feedback. Organize resources to meet milestones with high quality and within budget.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and organized documentation to meet customer and regulatory needs.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of experience in direct packaging development.
• Minitab or similar certification.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis for TMVs/Gage R&Rs.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, including communication at all levels and with customers.
• Proficiency with Protocols, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Packaging Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in packaging development in a related industry.
• Experience working with sterilized products.
• Black Belt Certification.
• Training in Lean and Six Sigma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; proficient in writing Spanish.
• Experience with Software Validations.