Engineer II, Packaging

Position Summary

The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for assisting in the development of MSD Consumable and Instrument Packaging and leading individual packaging designs. This position will play an integral role in determining requirements and specifications, design of packaging, design of molds/packaging manufacturing, vendor selection, configuration, validation, and integration into MSD manufacturing and inventory systems.

• Collaborate with process engineers, product owners, and other engineers to design packaging solutions for use with MSD’s products and manufacturing automation. Participate in the development of process and packaging design requirements and specifications
• Contribute ideas and expertise to the design of packaging.
• Lead design of individual packaging projects and integration into MSD processes and automation.
• Responsible for analyzing data, drawing conclusions, presenting findings and making recommendations on relevant data.
• Participate in the development and execution of packaging design verification and validation test plans.
• Participate in the development and implementation of packaging test plans.
• Generate and implement change orders to promote product design and process improvements.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field required.
• A minimum of three years of industry relevant packaging experience.
• Advanced degrees or certifications may be applied as industrial experience.
• Experience in scientific or medical packaging strongly preferred including various manufacturing methods such as injection molding, thermoforming, cardboard box engineering in a project driven environment.
• Experience in an ISO cGMP environment preferred.

• Demonstrated success in driving packaging improvement or new design projects to implementation in organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge areas of Injection Molding, Mold Design, Thermoforming, Bottling, Vialing, Capping, Crimping, and Cardboard Box Design.
• Proficient Solidworks or other 3D modeling software.
• Proficient in integrating packaging with automation.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques, experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage processes through to completion and coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
• Working understanding of ISO and/or FDA cGMP standards and their documentation requirements desired.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project status.
• Excellent documentation skills, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

This position is performed on-site in R&D, manufacturing, and engineering office environments.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,100 to $116,200. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate’s…