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Arthrex · 21 hours ago

Sr. Packaging Process Engineer - ALC

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. They are seeking a Sr. Packaging Process Engineer to design and develop packaging solutions that ensure product protection during transportation and storage while optimizing logistics and warehouse efficiency.

Health CareMedical Device

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designing and developing packaging solutions for the Warehouse Environment: Chooses appropriate materials (e.g., cardboard, foams, poly materials, etc.), containers (e.g., boxes, crates, pallets), and other protective packaging materials (e.g., cushioning, strapping, sealing) required to protect the products during storage, transport and handling

Optimization for the Warehouse and Logistics Environment: Determines effective solutions and processes for the Warehouse and Logistics environment to maintain product safety and warehouse and logistics efficiency. This includes considering factors like weight, volume, stacking strength, pallet configuration, ease of handling during transportation and storage, etc. Supports implementation of new equipment and process projects in the warehouse. Supports new product releases for Private Label and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) product (packaging and labeling)

Cost improvement initiatives: Identifies areas for improvement in warehousing and logistics operations in terms of cost, performance, efficiency, damage reduction, and sustainability

Working with various stakeholders: Collaborates with Key Stakeholders internal (Packaging Engineering, Process Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, etc.) and external (packaging material suppliers, transportation providers, suppliers, etc.) to maximize efficiencies, product protection, minimize damage, and determining optimal solutions for the warehouse and logistics environment

Regulations and Standards: Acts as SME for regulation and compliance standards for the Warehouse, Storage, and Transport environments. This includes ensuring the warehouse and logistics processes comply with relevant regulations and industry standards (ex: FDA, EU MDR, ISTA, and other standards.)

Qualification

Packaging MaterialsIndustry Standards ASTMIndustry Standards ISTAISO 13485 ComplianceAdvanced CAD SoftwareLean Six Sigma CertificationProject Management ToolsCommunication SkillsCoaching & MentoringProblem Solving Techniques

Required

B.S. Engineering required; preferably in Packaging Engineering

Minimum of 5 Yrs. experience in Packaging Design and Development or relevant Manufacturing required

Proven Experience leading process improvement projects

Experience working in a warehouse environment required

Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards

Full knowledge of industry practices and standards

Advanced knowledge of Packaging Materials

Advanced understanding of supporting manufacturing processes and interdependencies

Proficiency in Industry Standards (ASTM, ISTA) Packaging Test Methods

Capable of ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, 11607 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 as related to cGMP and Process Validations

Advanced CAD software skills required

Proficiency in drafting and executing complex engineering study protocols, DOE's, analyzing data, and writing reports

Ability to develop design solutions (small tooling, fixturing) to improve existing test methods or sealing processes

Ability to use project management tools (MS Project, Mindview, WorkFront) to plan projects

Ability to prepare a capital equipment budget and justification (ROI)

Ability to communicate ideas, results, recommendations, and status effectively in oral and written forms

Ability to coach & mentor junior level engineers and technicians

Ability to create and maintain accurate pFEMAs for assigned processes

Ability to apply structured problem solving techniques and develop process design solutions to improve existing manufacturing and/or testing methods

Gatekeeper for Private Label and OEM products, ensuring that labeling and packaging meet distribution requirements

Preferred

Experience in medical device manufacturing or other health sciences industry preferred

SAP, miniTab, Solidworks experience preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-Provided Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)

Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Wellness Incentive Program

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Trip of a Lifetime

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Volunteer PTO

Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Company

Arthrex

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Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics.

Founded in 1981

Naples, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.arthrex.com/

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