Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer #: 26-27032

USTech Solutions•St. Paul, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develop and lead packaging plans and strategies aligned with business goals, specifically supporting partnerships and acquisitions. Independently or as part of a team, develop, direct, and execute plans for major segments of complex projects. Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish technical specifications for designing or modifying packaging, products, processes, and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role related to packaging development or manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to apply quality system requirements, including design inputs and outputs, verification and validation, and process validation.
In-depth experience developing technical documentation such as DMRs, specifications, protocols, and reports.
Working knowledge of packaging design, materials, or equipment used in medical or industrial applications.
Ability to travel as needed to support integration activities and collaboration with acquired sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience in acquisition-related manufacturing and/or distribution integration.
Familiarity with manufacturing business software systems such as PLM, BMRAM, MES, SAP, S4, GLS, or Bartender.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support integration of acquired entities.
Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple projects and prioritizing competing tasks.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
High integrity and professionalism, with the ability to establish credibility.
Intermediate knowledge of packaging materials and equipment such as paperboard, corrugated materials, flexible films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, and injection-molded parts.
Familiarity with ASTM/ISTA packaging test methods and ISO standards related to packaging design.
Experience in the medical device industry, ideally, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams through due diligence, test data review, gap analysis, packaging strategy development, proof of design capability, and preparation of documentation such as specifications, protocols, reports, and process or test records.
Develop and align the packaging integration workstream with key project milestones through clear, concise, and timely communication.
Review packaging workstreams with management to ensure alignment.
Identify packaging integration risks and gaps and create mitigation plans.
Complete complex engineering work in packaging and product design and development, including material evaluation, process studies, and research investigations.
Incorporate client requirements and innovative approaches or technology while applying engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
Manage packaging component activities, including generation of DMR documentation, part creation, and sourcing.
Design and coordinate studies to solve complex problems, analyze results to determine root causes, and make sound design recommendations.
Determine the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
Manage or review packaging verification and validation data in accordance with quality systems, including risk assessment, design input/output translation, and user-need alignment.
Collaborate with company departments, divisions, and suppliers to ensure consistent and practical packaging strategies.
Provide supervision or mentorship to technicians and/or interns, as applicable.
Incorporate business policies and procedures into task completion; understand company business needs, customer and clinical needs, business cycles, and emerging technology trends.
Support ongoing customer, operational, project/program, and organizational objectives, and recommend improvements within the area of responsibility.