2027 Future Talent Program - Packaging Component Engineer

MSD • Wilson, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting packaging and component engineering capabilities for the Wilson site focused on effective component life cycle management, related quality investigations, lines projects, and packaging continuous improvement projects. Responsible for process performance support and troubleshooting products packaged at our Wilson location and working closely with other site and above-site groups for the introduction of new products, network transfers and processes as well as external suppliers, packaging commercialization, and global support functions. This position will report to the Associate Director of Packaging Technical Operations (PTO Component Engineering) and will have frequent interaction with other business units at the site as well as external suppliers, packaging commercialization, and global support functions. The team will also support other engineering activities at the site as well as quality risk management.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Packaging Science preferred or other Engineering degree to be considered with COOP, Internship or 6 months experience in packaging operations, pharmaceutical unit operations, or process design.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Co-Op/Intern experience with comprehensive background in packaging process and components
• Experience working in GMP environment
• Effective analytical and decision-making ability
• Knowledge of formal problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis and/or Lean Six Sigma
• Technical writing and document review experience (deviations, change requests, standard operating procedures, protocols, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Author new and revise specifications for components with cross-functional team and align performance requirements to maintain consistent performance.
• Work with component vendors to develop new/test components to support equipment qualifications, stability, distribution studies, and product launches for various global markets.
• Assist with design transfer process from packaging commercialization team and partner with above site Packaging Technical Operations team to provide input to upcoming changes and strategic initiatives.
• Act as Change Initiator/Project Manager for component related changes and SME for impact assessments/tasks on all site changes for assigned area.
• Initiate/maintain workflows in GLAMS (Global Artwork Management System) for printed component structural drawings for usage by Print Coordinators and global markets in product artwork development.
• Troubleshoot line issues potentially related to component performance (including potential for weekend and off-shift work); Initiate/manage events in the supplier Incident Management System (IMS) for supplier investigations.
• Technical support to set and improve run standards based on component capability and variability.
• Partner with Procurement and Supplier Management teams for supplier performance monitoring, technical assessments, and new vendor introduction.
• Facilitate machine trials and provide technical assessments for packaging component introduction and changes throughout product lifecycle.
• Provide technical SME support for component related deviations and customer field complaints.
• Author quality event investigations for site component related deviations to prevent deviation recurrence; includes determination of event scope, impact assessments, root cause, identifying corrective/preventative actions, and remediation steps/final dispositions.
• Directly supports regulatory inspections and audits; Provide engineering support to packaging operation assuring technical site readiness and regulatory agency observations.
• Participate in Design Requirements Specifications, Design Reviews, Review of Purchase Specs and Functional Spec.
• Participate on FATs and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ with focus on component interaction and packaging system integrity.
• Support quality risk management assessments related to packaging operations and components.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level