Packaging Engineer

Details:

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for Packaging Engineer in Round Lake, IL (Hybrid)

For quick Apply, please reach out to Vipul Bhardwaj - call: 2482638630/ email: vipul.bhardwaj@stefanini.com

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday thru Friday (40 hours)

Work Location: Round Lake, IL (Hybrid) (3 day onsite/2 Remote)

Shift: 1st Shift

This is a Packaging Engineering position within pharmaceutical 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 to 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.

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, study and recommend 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 collaboration with cross-functional team supporting packaging projects to achieve 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 assist in the analysis to justify project approval