Packaging Engineer/Process Validation Engineer - Urgent Need

Position: Packaging Engineer / Process Validation Engineer Location: Warwick, RI Duration: 6 months Hours per week: 40.00 Shift: 1st Shift Client: Medical Devices Company Job Category: Engineering Level of Experience: Mid-Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens, GC Holders, or GC EAD/OPT/EAD/CPT) Job Description Summary/Purpose of Position: To plan, organize, and coordinate all Packaging Engineering and labeling related activities to support: Development and commercialization of new products and line extensions Manufacturing maintenance-of-business activities Cost Improvement Programs Testing and labeling activities to support ever-changing regulatory and industry requirements Investigation, evaluation, and implementation of new packaging concepts, materials and systems Essential Duties And Position Responsibilities Support new product team and line extension activities including: Concept development Project plans/schedules Design reviews and design for manufacturability Develop prototype packaging/tooling Plan and coordinate all activities to launch and commercialize new products and line extensions, including: Concept and development of packaging methods and processes Coordination of all new tooling and equipment Coordination of labeling Development and release of all new product and process documentation Creation of all relevant test protocols and technical reports Planning, ordering and coordination of all new component inventory Qualification and validation of all new components, equipment, processes and operations New product cost estimates for packaging Preparation of AFE(s) Evaluation and recommendation of new materials Plan and coordinate all packaging engineering activities to transfer new products and line extensions to manufacturing, including: Development and management for packaging requirements of the transfer plan Development and release of all packaging documentation Creation of all relevant test protocols and technical reports Provide packaging engineering support to manufacturing, including: Assessment and development of action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues Support of cost improvement programs and manufacturing improvement plans related to product packaging Provide technical leadership for: Technical initiatives, CAPA resolutions, compliance projects Qualifications, Knowledge, And Skills Required Senior Packaging Engineer: B.S. in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Life Sciences, or other engineering discipline required with a minimum of five (5) years in packaging engineering and design, or M.S. in the same fields required with a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries preferred Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously High level of written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of FDA and functional requirements for sterile, non-sterile, disposable, and reusable devices Ability to conceptualize ideas, motivate and focus individuals and teams, and drive projects through to completion on time and on budget Broad knowledge of properties for materials utilized in primary and secondary packaging, plus packaging methods and equipment Working knowledge of package test methods, process validation, bar coding, and international standards Some travel required #J-18808-Ljbffr MillenniumSoft Inc