Job Description
Overview
At Contec, the R&D Packaging Engineer designs and develops flexible, rigid packaging for critical end users. The Engineer guides packaging options and proposes improvements to packaging in support of Contec’s various business units (pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, aerospace, etc.). This position will develop prototypes, trial new products and practices, and setup new parts that meet customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Designs, experiments, prototypes, scales up and validates both new packaging and packaging processes to meet critical and quality characteristics.
- Designs and develops functional and cost-effective packaging options for various products.
- Provides technical support and troubleshooting for packaging-related issues during production.
- Analyzes and generates engineering drawings and specifications of products to determine physical property requirements and details the type of materials.
- Conducts packaging testing and validation, including physical and environmental stress testing and AAMI ISO testing, to ensure product integrity during shipping, handling, irradiation, and storage.
- Utilizes CAD software and other design tools to create packaging prototypes and mock-ups.
- Develops and preserves the fundamental intellectual property and process knowledge for Contec products by writing reports and creating drawings, specifications, and validations.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to ensure the feasibility and scalability of packaging solutions.
- Generates all documentation needed for ISO/EPA/FDA parts (i.e., OQ, PQ, PDR).
- Develops knowledge of regulatory requirements for Contec’s products (EPA, FDA, TGA, etc.) and industry standards (ISO, REACH, WHMIS, GHS, etc.) applicable to the market and product line.
- Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.
- Others may be assigned.
Competencies
Problem Solving - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
Functional/Technical Skills - Has the practical and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment related to the creation of packaging solutions.
Action- Oriented – Readily acts on challenges without unnecessary planning. Displays a can-do attitude.
Communicates & Listens Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process.
Innovation & Creativity – Demonstrate creative solutions to packaging opportunities to meet diverse regulatory requirements.
Supports Core Values - Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision, and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) in Packaging Science from four-year college or university; or three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Proficiency in CAD Software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and Adobe Illustrator with working experience in conducting modeling simulations is required.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) is required.
Benefits
- Competitive market salary with annual incentive
- PTO starting at 17 days
- 9 company observed holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Community service PTO (up to 40 hours annually)
- Insurance benefits, including medical (PPO), dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
- Two types of Flexible Spending Accounts, 1) Medical Spending Account and 2) Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401k and a company match (100% up to 3%, and then 50% of the next 2% deferred)
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Family Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program, Infertility Treatment Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Onsite Amenities
- Onsite gyms, onsite health clinic, canteen for refreshment
- Hybrid Work Options (based on department operations)