What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for working with current package designs and exploring packaging and labeling technologies supporting a new development project. The engineer must have a solid foundation of packaging materials, fabrication processes, molding processes, ISTA and ASTM packaging test methods. The engineer will be interfacing with Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing and suppliers. The engineer will assist with coordinating the release of new and enhancements to existing product packaging; participates in design reviews, inspection processes; and participates in the resolution of packaging issues. The engineer will also be responsible for writing detailed package testing protocols, hands on with product pack-out for testing and cycling through different test sequences (environmental and distribution testing), and will be responsible for writing the final package test reports. Training will be provided on the test sequences and writing/documentation process for the protocols and reports.
- Provide packaging support for internal and external customers, globally.
- Participate in analysis and resolution of packaging issues using Problem Solving methodology.
- Write technical test protocols, reports, engineering drawings, and ensure manufacturing/packaging documents are created, updated and in compliance with company standards.
- Support release of new and enhancements to existing product packaging.
- Define packaging materials, with a focus on waste reduction.
Skills:
packaging design, medical device, packaging engineering, packaging
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelors in Packaging, or Packaging related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in related FDA regulated field.
- Sufficient experience in technical writing; ISO and GMP as required.
- Experience with hands-on Distribution Testing per ASTM and/or ISTA.
- Experience with cushion curve analysis.
- Experience with labeling equipment, materials, and barcode verification
- CAD software experience or similar
- Cold Chain/Thermodynamics experience or knowledge
- Hands-on Distribution Testing
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $48
