DESCRIPTION

Independently provides and/or directs the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or troubleshooting of operational issues in the operations, manufacturing, pilot plant or capital projects environment. Applies advanced and diverse engineering principles to the design and implementation of major system modifications, experiments, process and/or capital projects. Develops, organizes, analyzes and presents interpretation of results for operational issues or engineering projects of significant scope and complexity

EDUCATION

Doctorate or Master's degree and 2 years of Engineering experience or Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of Engineering experience
Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures.
• Develop engineering policies and procedures that affect multiple organizational units.
• Supervise, coordinate and review work of a small staff of engineers, associates and/or technicians on an ongoing basis as well as on a project basis.
• Employ advanced engineering techniques and/or modifications of advanced techniques within area of engineering expertise.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices outside of area of discipline expertise to broad variety of assignments in related fields.
• Serves as a peer-recognized engineering technology specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining methodologies in that area.
• Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Work with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and validation departments in developing requirements and recommendations for large and/or highly complex system/facility modifications.
• Work with project managers to complete design and engineering projects within schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
• Develop departmental budgets or project budgets encompassing multiple disciplines for area within project or entirety of smaller project.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
• Packaging and Materials Science background is a plus
• Experience in packaging component design and qualification process
• Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Familiar with distribution testing per ASTM D4169, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), and European Pharmacopoeia (EP).
• Strong knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science (common materials used in healthcare packaging).
• Material knowledge of structural components is integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role: labels, trays, lidding material, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier packaging, corrugate, etc.
• Experience building, modifying, and approving engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Solid Works, or similar software applications.
• Strong organizational, project management, technical problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work in teams and adapt to continuously evolving environments.
• Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated skills in leading project teams.
• Experience writing test protocols, performing technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to uphold the use of selected materials and packaging components.