A Leading Medical Device Manufacturer my client has a need for a Senior Packaging Engineer to come on-board ASAP.
This position will see you managing direct reports (Team in Ireland) as well as working with International Teams created to work on specific Packaging Projects.
Working on Packaging Solutions for New Product Introductions and Existing lines you will be required to research and develop the latest technologies in line with international standards.
This Full Time / Permanent role is based on the West Coast of Ireland, and we are happy to offer a relocation package (€) for Engineers who need to move to the area.
On offer is a competitive package (€) and a company that rewards loyalty with increasing salaries and career development prospects –
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Senior Packaging Engineer / Project Manager / Team Lead / Automated Packaging Systems / Labelling Systems / Sterile Medical Device Packaging / ISO ***** / ASTM / D10 / F02 / Mayo / Ireland
This position is only open to Irish, UK and EU Citizens who can work in Ireland / EU with no Visa Restrictions.
Job Title:
Peoject Lead Packaging Engineer
Location:
Co.
Mayo
Department:
R&D
Reporting:
Global Packaging (US)
Package:
Full Time / Perm (Work from Home Options)
€75k - €85k+ Basic (Negotiable, dependent on experience)
Annual Bonus (10%)
Pension
Health Insurance
Paid Annual Leave
Parking
Canteen
Relocation Package (€)
Role:
You'll lead Packaging Development across business units, driving excellence from concept through to commercialization.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally, mentor peers, and influence packaging decisions that ensure compliance, optimize performance, and enhance patient outcomes.
The Packaging Engineer will work on sterile medical device packaging activities for the business unit and associated manufacturing sites.
They will work as part of a team on new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products.
This includes packaging and labelling system development, manufacturing, and performance to the point of end use.
They will also support business unit and departmental continuous improvement objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional projects for new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products
Recommend new packaging materials, equipment, and suppliers
Develop and validate sterile packaging and labelling systems and equipment
Ensure compliance with and monitor changes to packaging regulations
Write and coordinate technical documentation, including design assurance documents, protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, work instructions, and original data
Develop and validate test methods
Source and validate packaging test equipment
Identify and support cost savings opportunities
Represent the company at industry events (conferences, seminars, etc.)
Educate the organization on packaging best practices
Experience:
Third Level Qualification (Science or Engineering Discipline)
6 Years Previous Experience in Sterile Packaging System Development and Validation
Skills Matrix:
Automated and manual packaging forming, loading, sealing, closing, and labelling equipment selection, development, and validation
Form-fill-seal and heat seal equipment
Sterile barrier seal tooling development
Flexible barrier material performance and selection
Porous and non-porous material performance and selection
Design of experiment and process validation
Test methods for materials, integrity, physical properties, distribution simulation, and aging
Fibre-based materials, including paperboard and corrugate
Sterilization processes
Labelling printers, application equipment, and vision systems
Colour specification
Human factors and usability engineering
Advanced knowledge of ISO *****, EU MDR, UDI, ASTM D10 and F02, IEC *****, and FDA Guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
Experience with Qumas, SAP, CAPE, TOPS, JMP, Minitab, Microscan
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Key Words:
Senior Packaging Engineer / Project Manager / Team Lead / Automated Packaging Systems / Labelling Systems / Sterile Medical Device Packaging / ISO ***** / ASTM / D10 / F02 / Mayo / Ireland
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