Sr Packaging Engineer - Exempt

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team in Virtual, CA, a vibrant and innovative environment that offers a perfect blend of professional opportunities and quality of life. This location is ideal for those who appreciate the flexibility of remote work while being part of a dynamic community.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test a variety of containers for the protection, display, and handling of products.
• Determine packaging specifications based on product nature, cost limitations, legal requirements, and required protection levels.
• Consider external variables such as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering in packaging designs.
• Design package exteriors with product identification, sales appeal, and aesthetic quality in mind.
• Manage documentation and coordinate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities/plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BioMedical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, or related engineering field.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience with a BS degree; 2 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in designing and validating sterile medical devices, particularly sterile threaded containers.
• Strong skills in supporting documentation, drafting test protocols and reports, and creating specifications for approval.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams, effectively communicate, and divide responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site in Santa Ana, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week. The ideal candidate should be within a 1-hour commute of the Santa Ana site.

Additional Information

As a seasoned individual contributor, you will work independently under limited supervision, coach and review the work of lower-level specialists, and manage projects/processes. You will contribute to the completion of work group objectives, build relationships, and reach consensus on assignments. Your role will involve innovative problem-solving, process improvements, and in-depth analysis, often providing recommendations on process improvements.