Description

• Contract position for a Packaging Engineer to lead cross-functional project teams for packaging and labeling in support of cardiac surgery and vascular surgery products.
• Serve as the packaging engineering subject matter expert (SME) for sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging systems.
• Coordinate tasks of multiple functions to meet end goals within time, budget & resource constraints.
• Drive projects with packaging development focus towards innovation, sustainability and usability.
• Lead sterile barrier sealing process studies and validations of sealing equipment into production.
• Perform label administration responsibilities as required, including database maintenance, software and hardware validation, and creation of label system work instructions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to develop Sourcing Strategies focused on cost reductions and uninterrupted supply of packaging components.
• Leverage technical expertise in order to objectively assess potential technologies which align with project goals.

Requirements

• BS in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years experience working in packaging within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to take initiative and interact effectively with all levels of organization.
• Software experience with labeling systems, Minitab, CAD (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER), MS Office Tools, (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), TOPS and/or CAPE.
• Knowledge and understanding of UDI, packaging test methods/standards (ISO) and related test and sealing equipment pertaining to Medical Device Packaging.
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