Staff Packaging Engineer

An american medical device company.

Responsibilities

Develop world-class capabilities and provide a competitive advantage to Edwards, through packaging design and project management .; Develop protocols for, and implement, package design, packaging process validation , and package shelf life testing , as well as driving new packaging technologies and strategies with increased uncertainty and complexity, to improve time to market and advance the technology of package engineering at Edwards; Develop complex project plans by utilizing own input as well as input from working closely with cross-functional team members and outside suppliers of materials and services; Validate new packaging equipment and packaging manufacturing processes to determine appropriate sourcing, purchasing, installation planning and specifications; Identify and develop higher impact operations packaging projects (e.g., cost improvements, qualify new suppliers and product transfers) (S: 20% / NPD: 0%); Design innovative packaging concepts for complex projects, including new product launches and existing products throughout all stages of product development from concept to launch, including clinical trials, global and limited market releases, as well as key operations initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific Field & 4 year's of experience; Master's degree in Engineering or Scientific Field & 3 year's of experience; PhD degree in Engineering or Scientific Field & no experience