Engineer I, Packaging

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer I will assist in the development of MSD Consumable and Instrument Packaging. This position will participate in projects that include determining requirements and specifications, design of packaging, design of molds/packaging manufacturing, configuration, and integration into MSD manufacturing and inventory systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field required
• Basic knowledge of Injection Molding, Mold Design, Thermoforming, and Cardboard Box Design
• Basic knowledge of analytical techniques, experimental design and statistical analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage processes through to completion and coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project status
• Excellent documentation skills, technical writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in scientific or medical packaging strongly preferred including various manufacturing methods such as injection molding, thermoforming, cardboard box engineering in a project driven environment preferred
• Experience in and ISO cGMP environment preferred
• Basic understanding of ISO and/or FDA cGMP standards and their documentation requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with process engineers, product owners, and other engineers to design packaging solutions for use with MSD’s products and manufacturing automation.
• Participate in the development of process and packaging design requirements and specifications
• Analyze simple data and draw initial conclusions and recommendations based on analysis. Present these findings to relevant parties.
• Participate in the development and execution of packaging design verification and validation test plans
• Participate in the develop and implementation of packaging test plans
• Generate and implement change orders to promote product design and process improvements
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Benefits

• At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees