Packaging Engineer

Abbott Laboratories•Pleasanton, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Packaging Engineer onsite at our Pleasanton, CA location. This position will support gap assessments, remediation, and compliance to the EU Packaging. Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in order to meet program milestones for the Packaging Engineering team in the Heart Failure division. Drive gap assessments in packaging material characteristics in support of Extend Producer Requirements (EPR). Communicate and gather packaging material information from several different external suppliers. Maintain large excel files ensuring accuracy and completeness for PPWR compliance. Execute change orders in the Windchill product lifecycle management software impacting manufacturing process documentation, product BOM structure, product/component specification changes & improvements Gain cross functional alignment on updating packaging specifications in support of PPWR declarations of conformity or certification of compliance. Author testing protocols and reports as required to support PPWR heavy metal compliance of packaging materials. Work in a multiple time zones across the US and Europe to align multiple Abbott manufacturing sites. Be a subject matter expert in interpretation of the EU Packaging Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Packaging Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in packaging of medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Support gap assessments, remediation, and compliance to the EU Packaging. Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in order to meet program milestones for the Packaging Engineering team in the Heart Failure division.
Drive gap assessments in packaging material characteristics in support of Extend Producer Requirements (EPR).
Communicate and gather packaging material information from several different external suppliers.
Maintain large excel files ensuring accuracy and completeness for PPWR compliance.
Execute change orders in the Windchill product lifecycle management software impacting manufacturing process documentation, product BOM structure, product/component specification changes & improvements
Gain cross functional alignment on updating packaging specifications in support of PPWR declarations of conformity or certification of compliance.
Author testing protocols and reports as required to support PPWR heavy metal compliance of packaging materials.
Work in a multiple time zones across the US and Europe to align multiple Abbott manufacturing sites.
Be a subject matter expert in interpretation of the EU Packaging Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
401(k)