
Senior Packaging Engineer
- Arden Hills, MN
- $82,600 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Generate innovative and unique solutions to meet market needs; submit idea disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined packages, products, processes or equipment.
- Successfully complete complex engineering work in technology development, packaging/product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation (animal and clinical studies), and/or report preparation.
- Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress; design and coordinate appropriate tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results; and make sound design recommendations.
- Generate and manage packaging related documentation, including specifications, test plans and reports, and other PDP/SE documents.
- Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
- Manage the completion of packaging testing for new product development and existing design improvements.
- Interface with Physicians/Cath Lab personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices or packages.
- Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
- Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
- Demonstrate PDP/TPD/SE system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
- As applicable, train and/or supervise technicians and/or interns.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of Packaging R&D experience
- Minimum of 3 years medical device experience
- ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use
- Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment
- Packaging process and equipment qualification experience
- Understanding of quality system controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
- Ability to travel up to10%
- Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution
- Ability to solve complex problems with root cause analysis, including designing and executing experimental plans and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams
- Organized and results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levels
- Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are required