Principle Packaging Engineer

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Volt is immediately hiring a Principal Packaging Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity in Durham, NC. 

As a Principal Packaging Engineer, you will:

Provide both strategic and operational leadership to a team of experts, focusing on secondary packaging design and development for combination products. You'll be at the forefront of implementing new standards and technologies, enhancing the companies reputation as a leader in the field. Your role will involve coaching peers, leading development activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. 

• Maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness of internal and external developments.
• Ensure Lean systems and practices are in place, driving continuous improvement.
• Coach peers about combination products for enhanced performance and development.
• Lead development activities for responsible products or projects.
• Implement new practices to drive value and improve standards.
• Create and sustain a high-quality, innovative function focused on scientific excellence.
• Ensure delivery of SHE and cGMP compliance, adhering to internal and external regulatory standards.
• Operate confidently within a global organization, preparing for future challenges.
• Develop strategy for platform technology delivery with technical leaders.
• Maintain a technical support model with outstanding customer service for Manufacturing sites.
• Actively use Risk Management to assess situations and escalate opportunities appropriately.
• Develop solutions to diverse problems requiring sophisticated judgments.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills that influence and shape the function's image.
• Communicate effectively to set clear direction and motivate staff.
• Embed Lean principles within the team, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage resources and financial forecasts for responsible products or projects.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Durham, NC. 

The ideal candidate must have: 

• +10 years of experience in packaging engineering with a focus on secondary packaging design and development for combination products.
• College degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or similar relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in design controls methodology, including risk management and verification activities.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and simulation software (e.g., Finite Element Analysis) for predictive modeling of packaging performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch, and through life cycle management.
• Broad understanding of various scientific disciplines accountable for.
• Detailed understanding of principles, applications, and management of SHE, cGMP, and Lean.
• Experience in Operations and/or R&D with successful project leadership within a matrix organization.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with customers/key stakeholders.
• Experience in or exposure to multiple teams in CMC and related functions (e.g., GPD, Operations, Global Supply, Marketing Companies).

Pay Range: 159,369.60 - 239,054.40 annual DOE

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. 

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

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