Packaging Engineer

Job Title

Packaging Engineer

Columbus, Nebraska (open to FLKS, NJ with up to ~25% travel)

6+ Months Contract

Medical Device Company

Engineering

Senior

Regular, 40/week, 8 AM-5 PM

This position is preferably located in Columbus, Nebraska, but also open to location in FLKS, NJ, with some travel between sites (up to ~25%). Open to candidates interested in both locations, though Columbus is preferred. This is an on-site role.

Bachelor Degree equivalent in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Device packaging.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of package engineering principles and techniques
• Drawing generation in Solid Works for the entire system: shelf, shipper, pallet, assembly.
• Manages sample preparation engineering work orders (EWO) from creation to driving the execution (hands‑on). Gather all the materials from issuing PO requisitions and acquiring quotes.
• Develop and manages execution for feasibility engineering studies including protocols and reports.
• Develop and manages execution for Design Verification studies including DV Plans, Protocols and Reports.
• Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.

• CAD:
  Ability to modify, generate drawings in Solid Works
• Lab equipment knowledge:
  Ability to use sealing equipment, dispensing equipment and basic tools.
• Experience in test method validations
• Experience in root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience in statistical tools using Minitab to design DOE’s, data analysis such as normality, tolerance intervals, regressions.
• Experience with prototyping and use of equipment like a flow wrapper.
• Experience in medical devices in design verification.
• Documentation:
  Proficient in writing protocols and reports.
• Effectively communicates technical knowledge and validates understanding of other packaging test methods/standards and related equipment.
• Medical device packaging system development for flexible and rigid packaging applications.
• Packaging system verification and validation experience.
• Knowledge of the following standards: ISO 11607, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.

• Will not manage any direct reports.
• Will not be responsible for any functional areas.
• Knowledgeable and adherent to BD Quality and Corporate Policies.