Product Development

Job Title

Product Development

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Duration: 12+ Months Contract.

Total Hours/week: 40.00.

Shift Work:
On Site, 3 days a week.

• Develop and implement packaging solutions for new and existing products and components.
• Lead the development of new product packaging solutions.
• Identify and select packaging materials in collaboration with Research & Development teams.
• Identify and select appropriate manufacturing processes and equipment for the production of new packaging.
• Assist in the development of technical strategies to accomplish project goals.
• Provide expert strategic guidance to senior leadership on packaging topics.
• Serve as packaging technology subject matter expert on multifunctional project teams.
• Develop automated packaging equipment specifications.
• Guide development of new packaging with a strong focus on robust manufacturability.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize new product manufacturing lines.
• Independently manage budget, timeline, and deliverable goals of project activities.
• Present project status reports to senior leadership.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Drive the development of packaging designs, processes, equipment, technology, and materials for new medical products.
• Support new product introductions by developing packaging concepts and prototypes, then maturing them for commercial production.
• Support the improvement and standardization of existing product packaging with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Quality teams, and directly interface with manufacturing plant staff to implement and continuously improve packaging solutions.

• Package design experience.
• Package testing experience.
• Solid Works experience.
• Package equipment knowledge.
• Medical device packaging experience.
• Packaging development experience in selecting materials, producing designs, and analyzing process capability and manufacturing and capital costs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Solid Works, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledgeable of medical device manufacturing methods and procedures.
• High‑speed automated equipment development experience in pharmaceutical or medical industries.
• Previous engineering experience in an FDA GMP QSR environment.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate to multiple audiences including senior leadership.
• Experience in cross‑functional team collaboration.
• Experience in new product and process development.
• Experience interacting with third‑party vendors, creating equipment specifications, and developing operating procedures.
• Experience in developing and executing acceptance test and validation protocols.
• Knowledgeable in Design of Experiments processes.
• Highly skilled in analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification desirable.
• Metrology experience desirable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a packaging engineer; preference for employment in healthcare, food products, or other high‑volume manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment.