Engineer Senior

Job Title: Engineer Senior
Pay Rate: $43.35 /hr.
Location: New Albany, OH
ZIP Code: 43054
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #Engineering #packaging

Benefits:
* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available.
* On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills, creating opportunity for advancement and personal development. Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities.
* Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available. Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
* Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases.
* We have many success stories from individuals who took advantage of the training, cross-training, and personal development opportunities for advancement. We also have success stories of individuals who desired a reliable, scheduled and consistent career with appropriate work-life balance, health benefits and good job security. Whichever way you define success, this work culture cares about team members and treats each individual with dignity, inclusion, respect and recognition.
* A Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues when the referral results in hiring the person. Our team has grown with referrals and internal promotions.

Responsibilities:
Onsite - New Albany 100%

ideally candidate would do 5% domestic travel - once a quarter to vendor sites.

Ideal candidate: Packaging education and experience is a requirement. AutoCAD and illustrator software requirements. 5 YOE in pharmaceutical packaging. Minimum of a bachelors in packaging. Open relocate on their own.

This external worker position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) and is located in New Albany, OH. The position will support global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position will apply engineering principles to implement the accurate design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. A knowledge of common materials utilized in healthcare packaging is key to this role. Material knowledge of structural components are integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role: bottles, labels, trays, lidding material, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier packaging, corrugate, etc. This role will may have some entry level management potential and the successful candidate will also utilize excellent organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to work in teams and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities:
* Lead testing and evaluations to recommend and select primary and secondary packaging materials for both large and small molecule products
* Perform distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Complete testing standards using ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP
* Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to uphold the use of selected materials and packaging components
* Creating specifications along with implementation through technical change records
* Build, modify, and approve engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Solid Works, or similar software applications
* Assist in troubleshooting and leading investigations on Packaging Component problems for areas in production, warehouse, incoming inspection (minor and major deviation lead)
* Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes
* Collaborate with multi-functional teams (i.e. Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Device Engineering, Primary Container Engineering, Artwork/Labeling, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Basic Qualifications:
* Doctorate degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field
OR
* Master"s degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 3 years of Packaging Engineering experience
OR
* Bachelor"s degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 5 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor"s degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field
* 7 years of packaging engineering experience with 4 years within the Pharma/Bio industry

Demonstrated Competencies/Skills:
* Familiar with distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP testing standards.
* Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is critical to the position
* Strong organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to continuously evolving environment
* Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
* Independent thinker with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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