Principal Packaging Engineer

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$109,000 - $185,000

About The Position

MiniMed is seeking an experienced Principal Packaging Engineer to manage medical device packaging in new product introduction and sustaining programs. As part of the packaging group, the engineer defines and captures product requirements for packaging and labeling and conducts design and testing to develop packaging that complies with ISO standards and meets internal stakeholder needs. The role includes determining packaging specifications based on product characteristics, cost limitations, legal requirements, and protection needs; designing, developing, and testing containers from sterile barrier and primary packaging systems through pallet loads; and designing package exteriors with consideration for product identification, customer appeal, aesthetics, printing, and production techniques. The position may also involve documentation management, coordination of good manufacturing practices, prototype line development at manufacturing facilities, and integration of packaging designs into semi-automated and fully automated manufacturing lines. The engineer creates design verification and validation plans and protocols to produce and test packaging systems for integrity, strength, aseptic presentation, and related characteristics. The role also performs root-cause analysis of test failures, develops technical rationales based on engineering principles, iterates and improves designs, mentors less experienced professionals, and stays current with industry trends and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

MedTech or regulated-industry experience.
Six Sigma/Lean Sigma certification.
Proficiency in statistical methods and software.

Responsibilities

Manage medical device packaging in new product introduction and sustaining programs.
Define and capture product requirements for packaging and labeling, and conduct design and testing to meet ISO standards and internal stakeholder needs.
Determine packaging specifications based on product characteristics, cost limitations, legal requirements, protection needs, and external variables such as moisture, chemicals, temperature, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering.
Design, develop, and test containers for product protection, display, and handling, from sterile barrier and primary packaging systems through pallet loads.
Design package exteriors with consideration for product identification, customer appeal, aesthetics, printing, and production techniques.
Manage documentation and/or coordinate good manufacturing practices (GMPs), as applicable.
Support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities and integrate packaging designs into semi-automated and fully automated manufacturing lines, as appropriate.
Create design verification and validation plans and protocols for producing and testing packaging systems for integrity, strength, aseptic presentation, and related characteristics.
Perform root-cause analysis for test failures and/or write technical rationales based on sound engineering principles, then iterate and improve designs.
Mentor less experienced professionals on the team and stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Incentive plans, including a short-term incentive (STI).
401(k) plan with company match.
Short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.