PACKAGING ENGINEER

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For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.comJob TitlePACKAGING ENGINEERJob Descriptioncritical role customer facing and advanced SME knowledgePosition Name: Packaging EngineerLocationSellersvilleBand/Grade:2ADepartmentPackaging OperationsFLSAExemptSub FunctionLast updated07/15/2024SummaryProvides technical oversight, improvements, troubleshooting, support, and project leadership in the Sellersville Manufacturing Packaging area.ManagerDirector EngineeringKey StakeholdersExternalInternalPackaging equipment and component vendorsMaintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Global Serialization, Packaging Technology, Packaging Manager, Packaging TechsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides packaging engineering, packaging equipment and packaging component expertise to improve costs, efficiencies, and meets production targetsServes as the subject matter expert (SME) for serialization for the SLV Packaging line by creating recipes, testing and validating global serialization programsPartners with Operations Excellence to implement various lean improvement techniques to improve the OEEHelps trouble-shoot equipment and processes as well as improvement projectsProposes, designs and manages various Packaging capex projectsLeads individual and team efforts for quality investigational events using a lean methodology (cause and effect diagrams, SIPOC, 5Y's etc.) to reduce quality defects produced on the packaging lineInitiates, writes and executes validation protocols following applicable cGMP and SOPsSupports development of new packaging components and integrated closure systemsReviews and approves packaging material and component specificationsConducts RCA of any packaging component related complaintsSupport QA and RA teams on technical reports and documentation needed to support any quality investigations and regulatory submissionsDevelops and implements operator trainingWrites and executes packaging studies, validation protocols, SOPs and training plansInitiates projects that will increase packaging output (bottles) on packaging line and improvement to processesOther duties as requiredKey Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities every person must possess to be successful)Strong mechanical aptitudeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCreative and able to present various solutionsUnderstanding process improvement, quality improvement conceptsUnderstanding of DMF requirements for filing in a global marketEnergetic, enthusiastic, and motivational dispositionAbility to work independently and as a part of a teamEffective problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to multi-task being able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyEducation/ExperienceBachelor's degree or relevant equivalent experienceMust have 5+ years' experience in packaging engineering or packaging developmentProficiency in 3D CAD Software; Solidworks, AutoCad, etc.Physical Demands:Physical Effort (Occurrence frequency for each activity)ActivityN/AOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuouslySitting/Standing/WalkingBalancing/ Kneeling/Crouching/StoopingCrawling/ClimbingReaching/Working OverheadKeyboard Use/Repetitive Hand MotionPushing/Pulling (up to 25 pounds)Lifting/Carrying (up to 25 pounds)Reporting to this position: 0General Oversight and Direction:Receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by Manager. Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. Employee handles some situations independently.Equal Employment OpportunityPiramal Critical Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of the Company to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran, or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.Employee Job ResponsibilitiesYou are expected to follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines, conducting yourself in ways that protect the interests and safety of all employees and the company.The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Piramal Critical Care may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.