Packaging Engineer

Job Summary

Medline Industries has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer in our Kitting product division! This position will be based out of our Mundelein, IL office and will offer a hybrid model of work. The packaging engineer will provide key support for packaging, labeling, validation and equipment solution development by overseeing and managing projects and programs.

Job Description

• Provide support, in documenting and specs packaging requirements and materials.

• Coordinate the characterization, testing, validation, and implementation of new package designs and labeling to meet Medline SPT and OEM needs.

• Provide support and oversight for mechanical and packaging systems in order to resolve issues as they arise.

• Lead and facilitate packaging improvement activities.

• Document and execute process validation and verification activities to ensure design meets intended requirements.

• Develop, implement and manage cost reduction efforts for packaging activities.

• Interface with cross functional teams including manufacturing, marketing, OEM, customers and suppliers on project plans, timelines, design/development, and improvement feedback.

• Organize resources to ensure milestones are reached with high quality, in budget results.

• Maintain accurate, compliant, and organized documentation to meet customer and regulatory needs.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 1 year experience in packaging development

Additional

• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in material science or packaging engineering

• 5+ years Medical device packaging development in ISO13485 environment

• Software Validations - Labeling UDI compliance - Application of ISO 11607-(1&2):2006- IE Packaging Plans

• Strong analytical skills and statistical analysis competency

• Competent in applying Test Method Validations, Gauge R&R, DOE, FMEA, DMAIC, Lean and Six Sigma or equivalent / similar

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; Proficient writing in Spanish

Benefits

• Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click

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