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$60.00/hr - $73.00/hr Job Description: This position is a contract Packaging Engineering position within the segment R&D group. With some supervision, performs sustaining engineering activities on current product packaging and packaging processes with priorities based on quality and compliance, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. When applicable, will support new product development teams by acting as an extended team member to provide the design, development and verification testing of new product packaging and assist the manufacturing plants in qualification of new packaging processes. This position applies a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized in the field of packaging. The position will include exposure to several types of packaging materials and processes including flexible and rigid films, HDPE and foil pouches, corrugated design and protective packaging, thermoforming, flow-wrap, form/fill/seal, printing technologies and other related packaging processes. The position may require travel to the manufacturing plants and packaging suppliers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and/or contribute to the planning and execution of packaging projects for a variety of project types including Quality/CAPA, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Notices of Change, Cost Savings, and New Product Introductions at various domestic and international manufacturing facilities. Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope and be required to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal assistance and supervision. May work on a large scale program or several smaller projects. Develop protocols for testing and engage in Change Control activities interfacing with multiple functional groups, including manufacturing plants and suppliers in a team environment to execute packaging changes. Approve new packaging materials and systems, studying and recommending techniques to improve and/or cost reduce existing products/processes, investigating new sources for packaging materials. Create packaging material specifications, associated drawings, and packaging procedural specifications to provide the required technical information necessary to support the product/packaging configuration. Plans, schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional team supporting packaging projects to achieved project objectives and milestones. Expected to utilize their experience to generate cost savings ideas by recommending new materials or design modifications and resolve packaging issues by using critical thinking skills and DMAIC techniques to solve complex problems. Perform financial planning and assists in the analysis to justify project approval. Qualifications: B.S. in Packaging or relevant Engineering degree (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical) with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Must have experience or advanced training and demonstrate proficiency in packaging materials and processes, problem analysis and resolution, statistical methods, and design of experiments. Proficient in applicable change control and development methodology and processes required to execute packaging projects. Successful track record of managing packaging projects possessing a sense of urgency and commitment to meet project milestones to ensure manufacturing plants and R&D teams achieve targeted goals. Cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work. The ability to deal with ambiguity and effective use of creative problem solving skills. Embrace Lean Principals and utilize concepts such as standard work to drive continuous improvement. Ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews with minimal assistance. Preferred:
Experience in the Medical Field Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Contract Job function
Job function
Engineering and Manufacturing Industries
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$60.00/hr - $73.00/hr Job Description: This position is a contract Packaging Engineering position within the segment R&D group. With some supervision, performs sustaining engineering activities on current product packaging and packaging processes with priorities based on quality and compliance, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. When applicable, will support new product development teams by acting as an extended team member to provide the design, development and verification testing of new product packaging and assist the manufacturing plants in qualification of new packaging processes. This position applies a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized in the field of packaging. The position will include exposure to several types of packaging materials and processes including flexible and rigid films, HDPE and foil pouches, corrugated design and protective packaging, thermoforming, flow-wrap, form/fill/seal, printing technologies and other related packaging processes. The position may require travel to the manufacturing plants and packaging suppliers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and/or contribute to the planning and execution of packaging projects for a variety of project types including Quality/CAPA, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Notices of Change, Cost Savings, and New Product Introductions at various domestic and international manufacturing facilities. Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope and be required to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal assistance and supervision. May work on a large scale program or several smaller projects. Develop protocols for testing and engage in Change Control activities interfacing with multiple functional groups, including manufacturing plants and suppliers in a team environment to execute packaging changes. Approve new packaging materials and systems, studying and recommending techniques to improve and/or cost reduce existing products/processes, investigating new sources for packaging materials. Create packaging material specifications, associated drawings, and packaging procedural specifications to provide the required technical information necessary to support the product/packaging configuration. Plans, schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional team supporting packaging projects to achieved project objectives and milestones. Expected to utilize their experience to generate cost savings ideas by recommending new materials or design modifications and resolve packaging issues by using critical thinking skills and DMAIC techniques to solve complex problems. Perform financial planning and assists in the analysis to justify project approval. Qualifications: B.S. in Packaging or relevant Engineering degree (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical) with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Must have experience or advanced training and demonstrate proficiency in packaging materials and processes, problem analysis and resolution, statistical methods, and design of experiments. Proficient in applicable change control and development methodology and processes required to execute packaging projects. Successful track record of managing packaging projects possessing a sense of urgency and commitment to meet project milestones to ensure manufacturing plants and R&D teams achieve targeted goals. Cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work. The ability to deal with ambiguity and effective use of creative problem solving skills. Embrace Lean Principals and utilize concepts such as standard work to drive continuous improvement. Ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews with minimal assistance. Preferred:
Experience in the Medical Field Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Contract Job function
Job function
Engineering and Manufacturing Industries
Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Planet Pharma by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Engineer roles.
Des Plaines, IL $65,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago Long Grove, IL $76,350.00-$93,500.00 2 weeks ago Elk Grove Village, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Elk Grove Village, IL $95,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago Wheeling, IL $80,000.00-$120,000.00 4 days ago Buffalo Grove, IL $90,000.00-$105,000.00 4 weeks ago Buffalo Grove, IL $90,000.00-$105,000.00 4 weeks ago Lake Zurich, IL $80,000.00-$110,000.00 17 hours ago Lincolnshire, IL $50,000.00-$63,000.00 1 week ago Elk Grove Village, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Elk Grove Village, IL $85,000.00-$94,000.00 1 week ago Lake Villa, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 16 hours ago Elgin, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Wheeling, IL $130,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago North Chicago, IL $65,000.00-$80,000.00 1 day ago North Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$240,000.00 2 weeks ago North Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$240,000.00 2 weeks ago Cary, IL $68,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr