Principal Packaging Engineer - Danvers, MA

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As a Principal Packaging Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, design, and optimization of packaging solutions for our life-saving medical devices. Leveraging your expertise in packaging engineering, you will drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Packaging Design and Development:

2. Lead the design and development of packaging solutions for medical devices, considering factors such as product protection, sterility, usability, and regulatory requirements.

3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing, to define packaging requirements and specifications for new and existing products.

4. Utilize CAD software and other tools to create prototypes, conduct feasibility studies, and optimize packaging designs for performance and cost-effectiveness.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

6. Ensure packaging designs and processes comply with relevant regulatory standards and guidelines, such as FDA regulations, ISO standards, and European directives.

7. Support regulatory submissions by providing comprehensive documentation and technical expertise related to packaging design, validation, and risk management.

8. Quality Assurance and Control:

9. Establish and maintain robust quality assurance processes for packaging materials and processes, including supplier qualification, incoming inspection, and non-conformance management.

10. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize packaging-related risks throughout the product lifecycle.

11. Continuous Improvement:

12. Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement within the packaging supply chain.

13. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends to enhance packaging efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

14. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

15. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including packaging suppliers, contract manufacturers, and regulatory authorities, to achieve shared objectives and resolve technical challenges.

16. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior packaging engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MS or PhD) preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in packaging engineering within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on sterile barrier packaging and regulatory compliance.

• Proven track record of successfully leading packaging design and development projects from concept to commercialization.

• Strong understanding of packaging materials, sterilization methods, and packaging validation principles.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO 11607, and EU MDR.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and packaging design tools.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability