Packaging Engineer

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Provides package engineering support and packaging component expertise through the design, development, and maintenance of packaging standards for various company and outside sub-contracting packaging sites.

• Develops and prepares packaging specifications and bills of materials, cost estimates and rationalizations.
• Conducts and documents package testing for component approval or troubleshooting.
• Works closely with other Business Units and functional teams to support launch of new products/packages and develop promotions and displays, develops cost savings initiatives.
• Works closely with other Business Units to resolve packaging issues associated with packaging component quality, packaging equipment, and packaging line efficiencies.
• Provide deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality.
• Coordinates, conducts, and documents packaging line trials for new or improved packaging components.
• Manages changes; resolves or escalates project issues using red flags or scope changes.
• Works closely with team members, managers, and directors to clearly articulate project status, noted issues and potential solutions.
• Participates in the selection of new equipment and/or tooling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or other engineering discipline; typically, two (2) or more years of packaging development experience in an operational environment.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of cGMPs, and a working knowledge of USP Testing and CR protocol testing.
• Ability to execute testing protocols for a wide variety of packaging components.
• Proven ability to work independently toward specific goals and to exercise initiative in identifying projects.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of methods in package design, testing, and packaging materials.

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