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Planet Pharma

Packaging Engineer II

Planet Pharma, Lafayette, Colorado, United States, 80026

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Pay 50-60/h depending on experience

The Packaging Engineer II purpose is to create and innovate packaging of new products/processes and lead their implementation in multiple manufacturing facilities. Additionally the Senior Packaging Engineer will lead projects in the areas of cost reductions, identification and procurement of new packaging machinery, and packaging documentation.

Top 3 technical skills

Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports to support packaging changes per ISO 11607 and ASTM standards.

Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities (>$100K) in regards to Packaging.

Provide technical support and training to manufacturing in regards to packaging systems and machinery.

Education Required Undergrad in PKG, Biomed, Mechanical

Years’ Experience Required Min 3 years

Responsibilities

Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities (>$100K) in regards to Packaging.

Provide technical support and training to manufacturing in regards to packaging systems and machinery.

Prepare packaging validation protocols and reports to support packaging changes.

Perform packaging validation testing to support changes.

Lead material qualifications for packaging changes such as resin material changes.

Create and update packaging specifications for manufacturing.

Assist in artwork creation and revisions for product packaging.

Operate various testing apparatus in qualifying packaging changes.

Create sterilization pallet patterns as well as non-sterile pallet patterns for manufacturing locations.

Ensure on time delivery to Project Engineering and R&D schedules and plans.

Prepare monthly progress reports on projects.

Provide work direction to lab technicians as required.

Assist in mentoring of junior engineers.

Department/Non-essential Functions

Conduct review meetings with multiple facilities regarding packaging issues.

Provide support to various departments such as R&D regarding packaging issues.

Create and update packaging specifications for documentation.

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor degree

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Nice to Have Specialized Knowledge Or Skills Required

Core Knowledge In:

Packaging Engineering

Lab standards

Packaging materials & sterilization processes

ISO-11607

Design Control

Managed or lead root cause analysis / CAPA

6 Sigma and Lean Principals

Project Management Principals

Developing Knowledge In:

Supply Chain

Ability to prepare written policies, procedures, proposal, and reports.

Bachelor’s Degree Packaging Science, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Effective communication skills with superiors, peers, and subordinates.

Ability to plan and document projects effectively. Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects by way of good organizational skills.

Physical Demands The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to lift 30 pounds

Must be able to travel independently to various company buildings/sites (up to 30% of the time).

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Louisville, CO

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