Principal Packaging Engineer

HAEMONETICS, THE Blood Management Company is a global leader engaged in the design, manufacture and worldwide sales and marketing of blood management solutions.  Recognized as the innovator in blood technologies, our mission is to create innovative products, design information technology platforms and to provide consulting services to advance the safety, quality and availability of the world’s blood supply.

Haemonetics Key Characteristics:

Apply advanced/expert knowledge to supporting global manufacturing plants with cost effective and robust packaging while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.  Develop solutions to protect the integrity of medical device products and accessories during shipping, handling and storage.  Must research the exposure of the packaging to various shipping and environmental conditions and design packaging to maintain integrity under these conditions and throughout all global distribution channels.   Accountable for developing and implementing standardized packaging validation methods.   Responsible for packaging design from start to finish, including manufacturing ready design drawings and specifications; building and testing of design prototypes; and optimizing palletization and containerization.  Develop standardized internal processes for labeling, from documentation and format of labels to labeling application.   Must ensure packaging solutions meet all applicable claims and regulations including, but not limited to, product labeling, product sterilization requirements, product age testing requirements, vibration and drop test requirement.

• Manage cross-plant projects through design and implementation of validated packaging solutions.
• Follow all design and process change control processes.
• Develop packaging validation strategy and execute to the strategy.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant standards.
• Develop and own our internal label processes, from documentation and format of the labels through application of labels to the product on the production floor.
• Work with R&D, Regulatory and Marketing to develop appropriate packaging and package labeling for new products, ensuring compliance with department requirements.
• Review and analyze damaged product due to failed packaging.  Provide solutions that are both manageable and cost effective.
• Test, compare and analyze packaging materials from multiple sources or compare designs to minimize cost and protect packaging.
• Schedule valuable trade show visits and be responsible for keeping abreast of new material and developments in the area of packaging design.

Education and Experience Required:

• BS required in science or engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of industry specific experience designing packaging solutions.
• Current in industry standards and regulations for medical device packaging.
• Proven Project Management experience with certification preferred.
• Strong technical writing education and/or experience.

All candidates should apply online at www.haemonetics.com

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