Packaging Engineer

Overview

Air Life is dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath guides how we work and serve customers. We are a premier manufacturer of high-quality, market-leading breathing consumables with a growth philosophy that expands our global footprint and business reach. Our portfolio spans from first responders to home care, focusing on safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance.

Our values are Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability.

This position is responsible for the support of packaging engineering tasks related to improvements to existing products, engineering changes, packaging testing, regulatory compliance and product line extensions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the packaging design and development processes used for medical devices.
• Experience with packaging engineering standards, test methods and ISO requirements.
• Experience in packaging or labeling in a medical device or similar regulated industry.
• Proficiency with standard computer software.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills as well as active listening skills.
• Knowledge of CAD software is required;
  Solid Works experience is a plus.
• Technical writing skills are desirable.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (must have the ability to obtain a passport).

• 0-2 years of Packaging Engineering experience within a regulated environment (e.g., food, pharmaceutical, or medical device) is preferred. Other experience is acceptable for the right candidate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or another engineering discipline; typically two (2) or more years in packaging development experience.

As the business needs.

• Support the coordination, preparation, and testing of packaging configurations.
• Support activities related to packaging design verification/validation and packaging shelf-life documents per FDA guidelines.
• Support packaging improvement projects to achieve project timelines.
• Collaborate with external partners such as suppliers and test laboratories to ensure timely and compliant execution of packaging activities.
• Act as SME for Regulatory Gap Assessments and maintaining packaging-specific SOPs and WI.
• Assist in maintaining FDA, GMP, and ISO Compliance.

• Uphold and embody Air Life’s values in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.
• Inspire trust, treat people with respect and dignity, and embrace diversity.
• Use time efficiently; perform job accurately and conserve company resources.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ensure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.

Air Life’s Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and to product excellence in a evolving global healthcare market. This is upheld through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance with Regulatory Requirements.

Air Life is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) philosophy encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.

Please note:

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonably expected to meet the needs of the organization.