Packaging Engineer

Max Pay Rate: $32 On W2 (Non-Negotiable)

Job Description:

Position Title: Packaging Engineer

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Contract Period: 12 Months

Shift Timings: Mon - Fri, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST

Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm

Once they are competent in their role there is an optional hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite/2days remote

OT is not required but could be needed depending on project and urgency

Top 3-5 Skills

• Strong Technical Background
• Packaging Engineering/Material Science degree preferred
• Initiative/Self Motivated
• Good communication Skills (oral and Written)

Engineering background with experience in:

• Packaging design
• Protocol/report writing
• Understanding of packaging commodity specifications.( Such as Labels, Carton, Leaflets, bottles, Corrugate boxes, etc.)
• Define testing parameters and instructions to be executed by Lab Techs.
• Data review and ability to provide conclusions
• Managing projects independently
• Participate in internal/external meetings and lead meetings occasionally
• Work with the Commodities Supplier, if required by the project/task assigned.
• Healthcare/Pharma experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects in manufacturing process areas to achieve process efficiencies such as increase in process yield, quality improvements, cycle time/throughput, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Gather and analyze process data using statistical process control methodology. Develop action plan to increase process robustness, prevent product loss, and control quality impact. Participate in process performance monitoring such as Track & Trend.
• Responsible for providing technical support in the resolution of shop floor situations and executing assigned tasks as required by the operational area.
• Lead investigations by following a structure problem solving approach and employing sound, scientific principles when identifying root cause and developing recommendations related to product and process. Generate technical justification to support and/or document process deviations/investigations and determine impact in product quality, yield, and product registration.
• Part of cross-functional team responsible for implementation of site projects/initiatives (continuous improvement, cost reduction, capacity increase, etc.) that lead to process remediation.
• Project management of smaller team, short duration projects within larger projects. Responsibility may include project coordination, monitoring, reporting, meeting management, and team communication.
• Lead the implementation of process validation for operational changes, new raw materials, and introduction of new process/technology. Generate technical justification determining impact of change and protocols/reports/manufacturing documents that support its execution. Assist the execution of experimental, demonstration, and validation lots.
• Maintain up-to-date product process documentation and assure they are in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations. Writes justification memos and scientific reports of quality controls and manufacturing documents.
• Provide scientific and technical support during regulatory audits and agency inspections.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Client's EHS program.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bio-chemical)
• 3-5 years' of technical experience in Process/Manufacturing/Project Engineering or similar role. Candidates with 2 years of experience on a similar role can be considered.
• Technical knowledge in fundamentals of pharmaceutical solid dosage forms processing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Key Stakeholders:

• Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Engineering, EHS