Sr. Packaging Engineer
Location: Memphis Tennessee
Description: Smith & Nephew Inc. is in need of Sr. Packaging Engineer right now, this job will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. -
MEM00000766
Description
Designs package components and develops packaging systems for new and existing products and/or product lines. Works under limited supervision wi! th significant opportunity for individual action.
Coordinates and monitors packaging projects and programs from inception through implementation. Establishes appropriate project schedules and prepared project reports periodically to outline progress.
Lays out special projects, such as pre-sterile concept for surgical devices, or packaging of new and different type items to determine overall project cost and time requirements. Defines applicable testing protocols and conducts or coordinates appropriate package testing as required.
Defines packaging-related requirements through consultation with surgeons, nurses, or other operating room/hospital personnel. Routinely observes surgery and must be generally familiar with surgical procedures for assigned product lines.
Communicates with Marketing and Product Development to coordinate packaging and labeling requirements for products being developed or modified.
Coordinates with Regulato! ry Affairs and Quality Assurance the requirements for package ! inserts, Q.C. procedures, testing for packages and/or packaging materials, labeling for IDE submissions, etc.
Consults with appropriate vendors as required regarding technical aspects of packaging engineering projects.
Reviews and approves all packaging/labeling specifications and other technical documentation for assigned product lines.
Develops preliminary engineering drawings for new package designs as required utilizing company CAD system, and reviews final engineering drawings prior to approval.
Develops material specifications for package components and raw materials, and prepares process specifications for appropriate packaging processes.
Maintains complete records of package design and development activities, test data, and other pertinent information for each project.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering/Science or a related technical area; Masters degree preferred.
Four yea! rs experience in packaging engineering related to the design and development of medical device or health care product packaging; two years experience with a Masters degree.
Experience utilizing CAD system for package design applications is preferred.
Job
Engineering & Research
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Memphis
Organization
Global Operations
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
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This job starts available on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:15:27 GMT