Senior Packaging Development Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Senior Packaging Development Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the packaging development group, you will be responsible for designing and implementing packaging solutions that meet our business needs.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with us, where you will have the chance to make a real impact on our products and processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and research and development, to deliver daily packaging process support and continuous improvements.
Responsibilities
* Design and develop packaging and labelling processes, procedures and packaging layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling and fabrication of tools.
* Develop arrangement of packaging and labelling machines within plant facilities to ensure efficient and productive layouts.
* Design sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of packaging tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
* Implement statistical process control, OEE and process efficiency measurement and improvement tools.
* Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
* Solve technical root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
* E nsure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
* Contribute to and partner with the New Product Introduction (NPI) function to define, execute and deliver on NPI requirements.
* Lead verification, validation, and implementation of package systems for both design and process development.
* Develop technical documentation including design specs, input requirements, validations and technical reports in accordance with quality system requirements.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science related discipline
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
* Experienced in working with DFA (Design for Automation), Lean Sigma, Analytical packages incl. Minitab advantageous.
* Experience working with manufacturing documentation (MP, IP, BOM, CDP, IQ, OQ, PQ).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of materials associated with medical devices such as polymers (nylons, PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, Pebax, PTFE, polycarbonate, films, Tyvek, etc.).
* A dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.
* An effective and creative problem solver
* Energetic, self-driven with a tenacious drive for results and motivated to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of projects in accordance with plant KPIs.
* Well organized and resourceful.