Packaging Engineer

AtriCure • Mason, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer is an individual contributor in a fast-paced, high-performing team, providing production support, partnering with design to define packaging requirements, and implementing packaging processes and equipment. This role identifies and advances packaging technologies to meet internal and external customer needs, drives process improvements to strengthen functional deliverables, and supports investigations to resolve packaging-related issues and complaints. The engineer also interfaces with packaging production equipment to ensure successful packaging implementation and reliable production operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge in the areas of flexible packaging concepts and technologies are valued (i.e. barrier films, bags, printing, primary and secondary packaging, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree required or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a comparable position.
• Inspection/testing experience.
• Computer/data entry skills.
• Verbal & written/report writing skills.
• Ability to read technical specifications.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as needed.
• Availability to travel up to 10%.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull as needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating in a medical device regulated quality system.
• Statistical use experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of packaging test methods/standards (ISO) and related test and sealing equipment pertaining to Medical Device Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Review and implementation of proposed device packaging requirements and identification of opportunities. Understanding of error proofing, poke-yoke.
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing to ensure compliance and security of supply.
• Drives projects with packaging development focus towards innovation, sustainability and usability that align with team objectives.
• Work and communicate effectively in a cross-functional environment, including Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, PD and Regulatory departments.
• Identify critical packaging functions and determine the manufacturing techniques that will provide the optimal outcome; make cost/benefit trade-offs.
• Lead sterile barrier sealing process studies and validations of sealing equipment.
• Apply efficiency strategies such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• Review of proposed component tolerances and input to manufacturing capability. Has knowledge of tolerance capabilities related to various packaging designs.
• Assist in developing packaging concepts using internal and external resources.
• Define and track project tooling and equipment schedule and cost.
• Perform process qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) in alignment with the AtriCure quality system.
• Interpret Process FMEAs and use the output to improve manufacturing processes.
• Understand supply chains, lead times, and raw material availability.
• Working knowledge of MRP and other requirement planning systems.
• Understanding of standard costing and variances. Able to conduct time studies and analyze cost variances.
• Analyze product returns and determine the root cause of customer complaints.
• Evaluate packaging conformance; trend scrap and failure rates; analyze failure modes; and develop plans to address root cause issues.
• Support daily manufacturing to meet required production goals.
• Disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Demonstrate reliability and professionalism through consistent attendance and follow-through.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and communicate status, risks, and decisions in a timely, professional manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment
• 401K plus match
• 30 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads
• Volunteer Time off
• Pet Insurance
• full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria

What This Job Offers

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