Job Details

Job Title: PackagingEngineer Senior, Biopharma (JP13359)
Location: New Albany, Oh. 43054
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Business Unit: Secondary Pkg Eng
Duration: 12 months with likely extension or conversion to permanent
Rate: $40-46 on W2 with Benefits
Posting Date: 10/31/2024

3 Key Consulting is hiring a Senior Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Ideal candidate: Packaging education and experience is a requirement. AutoCAD and illustrator software requirements. 5 YOE in pharmaceutical packaging. Minimum of a bachelors in packaging. Open relocate on their own.

Job Description:
This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) and is located in New Albany, OH. The position will support global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position will apply engineering principles to implement the accurate design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. A knowledge of common materials utilized in healthcare packaging is key to this role. Material knowledge of structural components are integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role: bottles, labels, trays, lidding material, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier packaging, corrugate, etc.

This role will/may have some entry level management potential and the successful candidate will also utilize excellent organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to work in teams and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

This position is responsible and accountable for the following:

• Lead testing and evaluations to recommend and select primary and secondary packaging materials for both large and small molecule products
• Perform distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Complete testing standards using ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP
• Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to uphold the use of selected materials and packaging components
• Creating specifications along with implementation through technical change records
• Build, modify, and approve engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Solid Works, or similar software applications
• Assist in troubleshooting and leading investigations on Packaging Component problems for areas in production, warehouse, incoming inspection (minor and major deviation lead)
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (i.e. Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Device Engineering, Primary Container Engineering, Artwork/Labeling, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR Master degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor degree and 5 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field
• 7+ years of packaging engineering experience with 4+ years within the Pharma/Bio industry

Demonstrated Competencies/Skills:

• Familiar with distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP testing standards.
• Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is critical to the position
• Strong organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to continuously evolving environment
• Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Independent thinker with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading project teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team

Top Must-Have Skill Sets:

• Ideal candidate: Packaging education and experience is a requirement.
• AutoCAD and illustrator software requirements.
• 5 YOE in pharmaceutical packaging.
• Minimum of a bachelors in packaging. Open relocate on their own.

Employee Value Proposition:
Opportunity, growth, experience

Red Flags:

• No experience or knowledge of Packaging Engineering and no Packaging education
• No experience in the medical industry
• No knowledge of GDP

Interview process:
Webex meetings with multiple manager

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to ...@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you're not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

Regards,

3KC Talent Acquisition Team