Packaging Engineer 3

Hologic•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Hologic is a global medical technology company focused on women's health. The Packaging Engineer III will be a key member of the Corporate Operations Department, responsible for managing packaging initiatives for new product introductions, scale-up activities, supplier transitions, cost improvement programs, and supply resilience projects across various divisions. This role involves leading and supporting projects related to custom packaging solutions, including crating, cold chain shippers, thermoform trays, Tyvek lids, pouches, and primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems. The position requires strong leadership, communication, analytical skills, and the ability to influence partners globally. The Advanced Materials Sourcing & Engineering department collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, PMO, and Quality departments across Hologic's global network.

Requirements

BA or BS degree, preferred in Packaging Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Project Management.
Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
Plans and organizes work efficiently to manage time wisely and prioritize tasks within a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
Maintains an appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, persisting until objectives are achieved and conveying a sense of urgency when appropriate.
Creates an open and accessible environment that encourages flow of information.
Readily offers opinions and takes action; willing to challenge others appropriately when required.
Effective in flexing individual style to direct, collaborate, persuade, or motivate as the situation requires.
Establishes and models standards that guarantee exceptional quality.
Exhibits a high level of energy and is self-motivated to sustain ambitious work.
Takes action without being prompted and performs steadily while maintaining emotional control in stressful situations.
Writes clearly and concisely and composes information based on the specified audience.
Offers full attention when others speak, giving cues of interest and summarizing to ensure understanding.
Considers future impact when making decisions while understanding the organization's current strengths and limitations.
Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred but not required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead defined packaging VA/VE and supplier optimization workstreams for consumables and related components.
Analyze packaging cost drivers, freight efficiency, damage performance, and material utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain packaging roadmaps for assigned product families, considering cost, quality, sustainability, and supply resilience.
Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to align packaging priorities with product roadmaps and operational constraints.
Support supplier selection by comparing packaging proposals, cost breakdowns, technical capability, and validation readiness.
Conduct packaging-focused due diligence for moderate- to high-risk suppliers.
Develop, maintain, and standardize packaging specifications, test requirements, and documentation.
Provide costed packaging alternatives, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.
Own small to medium packaging projects such as new pack designs, alternate packaging supplier introductions, material changes, and line transfer support.
Perform packaging design, modeling, documentation, and change control activities.
Plan and execute packaging validation activities, including line trials, distribution testing, and analysis of test results.
Coordinate implementation of new or revised packaging into production.
Manage the execution of large Consumables Engineering programs from onset through completion.
Monitor packaging quality metrics and drive corrective actions.
Create internal and supplier dashboards, charts, and reaction plans.
Maintain packaging libraries, specifications, digital records, and SharePoint repositories.
Implement continuous improvement ideas to reduce cost, improve time to market, enhance product quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Follow established qualification, risk assessment, and change control processes.