Senior Packaging Engineer /

Senior Packaging Engineer Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Compensation: Base Salary: USD $90,000 to $115,000 Full-time position with full benefits Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate Visa sponsorship available Summary/Purpose of Position: We are seeking a dedicated Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will plan, organize, and coordinate all packaging engineering and labeling-related activities to support the development and commercialization of new products and line extensions. This role includes ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulatory and industry requirements, and implementing new packaging concepts, materials, and systems. Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities: Support New Product Team and Line Extension Activities: Concept development Project plans and schedules Design reviews and design for manufacturability Develop prototype packaging and tooling Launch and Commercialize New Products and Line Extensions: Concept and development of packaging methods and processes Coordination of new tooling and equipment Coordination of labeling Development and release of new product and process documentation Creation of test protocols and technical reports Planning, ordering, and coordination of new component inventory Qualification and validation of new components, equipment, processes, and operations New product cost estimates for packaging Preparation of AFEs Transfer New Products and Line Extensions to Manufacturing: Development and management for packaging requirements of the transfer plan Development and release of packaging documentation Creation of test protocols and technical reports Provide Packaging Engineering Support to Manufacturing: Assess and develop action plans to overcome packaging-related manufacturing issues Support cost improvement programs and manufacturing improvement plans related to product packaging Provide technical leadership for technical initiatives, CAPA resolutions, and compliance projects Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required: Educational Requirements: B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Life Sciences, or other Engineering field with a minimum of five years in packaging engineering and design M.S. degree in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Life Sciences, or other Engineering discipline with a minimum of four years of relevant experience Experience and Skills: Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries preferred Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously Knowledge and experience with ISO 11607-1 and 11607-2 High level of written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of FDA requirements for sterile, non-sterile, disposable, and reusable devices Ability to conceptualize ideas, motivate and focus individuals and teams, and drive projects to completion on time and on budget Broad knowledge of materials used in primary and secondary packaging, packaging methods, and equipment Working knowledge of package test methods, process validation, bar coding, and international standards Some travel required.