Packaging Engineer

Perrigo•Allegan Township, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides package engineering support and packaging component expertise through the design, development, and maintenance of packaging standards for various company and outside sub-contracting packaging sites. Develops and prepares packaging specifications and bills of materials, cost estimates and rationalizations. Conducts and documents package testing for component approval or troubleshooting. Works closely with other Business Units and functional teams to support launch of new products/packages and develop promotions and displays, develops cost savings initiatives. Works closely with other Business Units to resolve packaging issues associated with packaging component quality, packaging equipment, and packaging line efficiencies. Provide deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality. Coordinates, conducts, and documents packaging line trials for new or improved packaging components. Manages changes; resolves or escalates project issues using red flags or scope changes. Works closely with team members, managers, and directors to clearly articulate project status, noted issues and potential solutions. Participates in the selection of new equipment and/or tooling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or other engineering discipline
Typically, 4-8 years of packaging development experience in an operational environment.
Thorough knowledge of cGMPs
Working knowledge of USP Testing and CR protocol testing.
Ability to execute testing protocols for a wide variety of packaging components.
Proven ability to work independently toward specific goals and to exercise initiative in identifying projects.
Strong analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Commitment to customer service.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of methods in package design, testing, and packaging materials.

Responsibilities

Develops and prepares packaging specifications and bills of materials, cost estimates and rationalizations.
Conducts and documents package testing for component approval or troubleshooting.
Works closely with other Business Units and functional teams to support launch of new products/packages and develop promotions and displays, develops cost savings initiatives.
Works closely with other Business Units to resolve packaging issues associated with packaging component quality, packaging equipment, and packaging line efficiencies.
Provide deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality.
Coordinates, conducts, and documents packaging line trials for new or improved packaging components.
Manages changes; resolves or escalates project issues using red flags or scope changes.
Works closely with team members, managers, and directors to clearly articulate project status, noted issues and potential solutions.
Participates in the selection of new equipment and/or tooling.