Senior Packaging Engineer Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Packaging Engineer to lead cross-functional projects for 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.
The successful candidate will have experience in sterile packaging system development and validation, as well as strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, equipment, and suppliers. They will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with and monitoring changes to packaging regulations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative packaging solutions.
* 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
Requirements:
* Third Level Qualification (Science or Engineering Discipline)
* 6 Years Previous Experience in Sterile Packaging System Development and Validation
Key Skills:
* 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 11607, EU MDR, UDI, ASTM D10 and F02, IEC 62366, and FDA Guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
* Experience with Qumas, SAP, CAPE, TOPS, JMP, Minitab, Microscan