Packaging Engineer

Karwell Technologies

  • Manchester, NH
  • 3 days ago
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Skills

  • Biomedicineunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Experiment Designunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Materials Engineeringunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Orthopedicsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Printingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Packagingunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Six Sigma DMAICunmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to join the Pharmaceutical R&D team. This role focuses on sustaining engineering activities for existing product packaging and packaging processes, supporting quality, regulatory compliance, continuity of supply, and cost-saving initiatives. The engineer will also support new product development by designing, developing, verifying, and qualifying packaging systems and manufacturing processes.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute packaging engineering projects related to:
    • Quality investigations and CAPA
    • Regulatory compliance
    • Supplier Notices of Change (NOC)
    • Cost reduction initiatives
    • New Product Introductions (NPI)
  • Manage multiple packaging projects with moderate complexity while meeting project timelines and milestones.
  • Develop testing protocols and support Change Control activities.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing sites, suppliers, quality, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to implement packaging changes.
  • Evaluate, approve, and qualify new packaging materials, components, and systems.
  • Create packaging material specifications, engineering drawings, and packaging procedures.
  • Recommend packaging improvements and cost-saving opportunities through new materials and design modifications.
  • Troubleshoot packaging-related issues using root cause analysis, statistical methods, DMAIC, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Perform financial analysis and project justification for packaging initiatives.
  • Support manufacturing plants during packaging process qualification and implementation.
  • Travel to manufacturing facilities and packaging suppliers as needed.
  • Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable.
  • Flexible and rigid packaging films
  • HDPE containers
  • Foil pouches
  • Corrugated packaging design
  • Protective packaging
  • Thermoforming
  • Flow-wrap packaging
  • Form/Fill/Seal (FFS)
  • Printing technologies
  • Packaging validation and qualification
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, etc.).
  • Minimum 5 years of packaging engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Packaging materials and manufacturing processes
    • Packaging design and development
    • Statistical analysis
    • Design of Experiments (DOE)
    • Root Cause Analysis and problem solving
    • Change Control processes
  • Experience managing packaging engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
  • Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing process qualification and packaging validation. Medical device, particularly Orthopaedic industry experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationManchester, NH

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