Indianola, Pennsylvania, 15051
Job description
Packaging Engineering Specialist
Indianola, PA
$28-30/HR
Hybrid
The Packaging Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing support to a specific project where we are evaluating the feasibility of making some packaging changes to our existing medical devices as an on-going cost savings project. Packaging Engineer Specialist Responsibilities:
- Research Existing Packaging Materials, Dimensions, Weights, and Densities
- Utilizes our electronic document control system to research and document the current packaging materials, dimensions, weight, and density for each product under evaluation
- Organizes data in a clear and easy-to-understand Excel-based format
- Provides reliable data (double checks own work prior to submitting it for further review)
- Documents Proposed Changes to Products
- Follows guidance from our packaging engineer to document the proposed changes to each product under evaluation
- Uses basic mathematical formulas to determine how the proposed change(s) will impact each products existing weight, dimensions and density
- Reviews results with Packaging and/or Sterilization engineers to obtain further guidance and direction
- Based upon the results of the data, may be asked to evaluate other proposed packaging changes if directed by the Sterilization and/or Packaging engineer
- Once all the proposed changes are agreed upon by the sterilization & packaging engineer, other existing excel spreadsheets will need updated to reflect the dimensions, weight and density of thedevices with new packaging
- Maintains frequent communication and updates on project status
- Must be proactive in reaching out to project contacts when an obstacle is encountered so as to not adversely impact the completion timeline of this project
Packaging Engineer Specialist Requirements:
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelors degree preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Capable of independently performing simple mathematical calculations using formulas within Excel
- Knowledge/experience of medical devices and product packaging preferred
- Knowledge/experience with sterilization of medical devices
