Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer # 26-27033

USTech Solutions•Arden Hills, MN

About The Position

Develop and lead packaging plans and strategies aligned with business goals, specifically in support of 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. This is a six-month contract with a possible extension.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Electromechanical, Industrial Maintenance, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role related to packaging development or manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to apply quality system requirements, including design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, and process validation.
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, and Bartender.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support integration of acquired entities.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize 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, flexible films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, and injection-molded parts.
Familiarity with ASTM/ISTA packaging test methods and ISO standards related to packaging design.
Experience working in the medical device industry, ideally, or in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Participate in project teams, including due diligence, test data review, gap analysis, packaging strategy development, proof of design capability, and documentation such as specifications, protocols, reports, and process/test records.
Develop and align the packaging integration workstream with key project milestones.
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.
Manage packaging component activities, including generating DMR documentation, part creation, and sourcing.
Design and coordinate studies to solve complex problems, analyze results to determine root cause, and make design recommendations.
Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
Manage and/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 departments, divisions, and suppliers to ensure consistent, practical packaging strategies.
Provide supervision or mentorship to technicians and/or interns, as applicable.