Packaging Engineer
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
The Package Engineer will support and/or lead packaging project(s) involving commercial products to support business requirements. Manage and/or execute all packaging activities for materials, process, design/re-design, equipment and/or validation while exploring cost savings, standardization and efficiency opportunities.
Description:
Actively participate on project teams to lead all packaging activities
Conceptualization of initial design options, execution of design, select, and modifications of packaging
Direct and lead selection of appropriate packaging equipment to meet packaging design and material requirements
Development and commercialization of new products and/or line extensions
Convert customer/Regulatory/Marketing need(s) into new product concept solutions.
Develops prototypes of concepts and subcomponent mechanisms
Designs and develops tooling and fixturing required to support commercial products
Lead design concepts and analysis techniques, including but not limited to:
AutoCAD/ArtiosCAD, Solidworks
Failure Mode Analysis
QA/Root Cause Analysis
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)/Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Finite Element Analysis & modeling
Geometric Dimensioning/TOPS or CAPE
Statistical Analysis &Tolerancing & Stack Up Analysis
Lead vendors and customers to identify appropriate materials and components to meet packaging requirements
Analyzes concepts to ensure that the specifications (Package Performance Specifications) meet the customer, Marketing, and/or Regulatory requirements
Ability with design details to ensure manufacturability; accurate dimensioning and tolerances stack-up analysis. Provide direction to modifications as the need arises
Write testing protocols. Lead appropriate documentation of activities in accordance with existing policies and procedures (Divisions, Corporate, and Regulatory compliance)
Basic Qualifications:
Proven track record to craft and lead innovative packaging systems mechanisms
Experience with TOPS/CAPE and various statistical software packages
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Project for high level of written and communication skills
Education and Qualifications:
BS in Packaging Engineering or related technical field of study required
1-3 years of experience or related technical experience
Drawing experience and proficiency preferred (Artios/Auto CAD, Solidworks, etc.)
Desired Qualification:
Medical device and/or pharmaceutical experience
Project management
Manufacturing site exposure
Experience with ISO 11607
Prototype generation experience
People management
Experience with Sterilization
Spanish Language skills