Senior Packaging Engineer

KDC/ONE

• $100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
  • 7+ years of production/manufacturing experience in FDA-regulated environments.
  • Strong experience with high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
  • Proven track record of enhancing OEE, throughput, and equipment efficiency.
  • Expertise in managing capital projects, particularly up to $25M.
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, blueprints, and technical documents.
  • Excellent skills in project management and leadership communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in operations.
  • Identify downtimes and enhance OEE for better throughput and quality.
  • Oversee capital equipment projects from proposal to validation.
  • Manage development and implementation of equipment for new products.
  • Create project cost estimates, timelines, and plans for execution.
  • Conduct equipment and process qualification activities.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives across operations.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package available.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across filing and packaging operations.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve OEE, increase throughput, and strengthen quality.
  • Lead capital equipment projects from concept and competitive bidding through FAT, installation, qualification, and production validation.
  • Manage equipment development and implementation for new products, processes, and capacity expansions.
  • Develop project cost estimates, timelines, and implementation plans.
  • Lead equipment and process qualification activities.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, suppliers, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems.
  • Provide technical expertise during line trials and customer interactions.
  • Mentor engineers and members of the Engineering & Maintenance organization.
  • Develop training materials and support training for operators, mechanics, and line leads.
  • Support cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives.


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
  • 7+ years of production/manufacturing experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
  • Strong experience with high-speed filling and packaging equipment.
  • Proven success improving OEE, throughput, reliability, and equipment performance.
  • Solid Lean Manufacturing and hands-on continuous improvement experience.
  • Experience managing capital projects, including projects up to $25M.
  • Experience with equipment selection, FATs, installation, qualification, and validation.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and OSHA requirements.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with project/product costing.


Bonus points: Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and PMP/CPM certification.

Competitive salary with experience and full benefits!

Location: Groveport, OH (onsite)

Job Type: Full-time

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