Packaging Engineer II (12 month contract / / Lafayette, CO) :
- Candidates will be expected to work 100% on site
- Must be able to travel independently - up to 30% of the time
Top 3 Required Skills :
Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports to support packaging changes per ISO 11607 and ASTM standards.Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities (>$100K) regarding Packaging.
Provide technical support and training to manufacturing regarding packaging systems and machinery.Education Required : Bachelor’s in Packaging, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering
Years’ Experience Required : Minimum of 3 years of packaging experience
Description :
The Packaging Engineer II purpose is to create and innovate packaging of new products / processes and lead their implementation in multiple manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the Senior Packaging Engineer will lead projects in the areas of cost reductions, identification and procurement of new packaging machinery, and packaging documentation.
Primary Responsibilities :
Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities (>$100K) regarding Packaging.
Provide technical support and training to manufacturing regarding packaging systems and machinery.Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports to support packaging changes.Perform packaging validation testing to support changes.Lead material qualifications for packaging changes such as resin material changes.Create and update packaging specifications for manufacturing.Assist in artwork creation and revisions for product packaging.Operate various testing apparatus in qualifying packaging changes.Create sterilization pallet patterns as well as non-sterile pallet patterns for manufacturing locations.Ensure on time delivery to Project Engineering and R&D schedules and plans.Prepares monthly progress reports on projects.Provides work direction to lab technicians as required.Assists in mentoring of junior engineersConduct review meetings with multiple facilities regarding packaging issues.Provide support to various departments such as R&D regarding packaging issues.Create and update packaging specifications for documentation.Required Skills :
Bachelor’s Degree Packaging Science, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering3-4+ years of Packaging Engineering experienceKnowledge of test lab standardsPackaging materials & sterilization processesISO-11607 and ASTM / ISTA standardsEffective communication skills with superiors (department managers, senior management, steering committee members, cross functional vice presidents), peers, and subordinates.Able to lift 30 poundsPreferred Skills :
Core Knowledge In :Design ControlManaged or lead root cause analysis / CAPA6 Sigma and Lean PrincipalsProject Management PrincipalsDeveloping Knowledge In :Supply ChainAbility to prepare written policies, procedures, proposal, and reports.Ability to plan and document projects effectively.Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects by way of good organizational skills.