Senior Packaging Engineer
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| Job Type | Contractor |
| Location | Dublin |
| Area | Dublin, Ireland |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Darcy Ainscough-Denton |
| Telephone | +353 1 574 6266 |
| Job Ref | 3033 |
| Job Views | 266 |
- Description
- Team Horizon is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer (initial 12-month contract) for our client who are a global biopharmaceutical client for their Dublin site. This position utilizes engineering principles coupled with materials science understanding to provide technical support to commercial packaging lines. The role also involves the evaluation, qualification and implementation of packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes.
Why you should apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
What you will be doing:
Coordinate and lead technical issues in relation to packaging materials in a commercial environment.
Assessing complex problems relating to materials, recommending and implementing solutions.
Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations and submitting technical assessment reports to justify the use of selected materials.
Write Technical Specifications.
Establish priorities to ensure all projects are managed within expected due dates.
Ensures cGMP and regulatory compliance are met.
Ensures that change control procedures are followed working with QA and Regulatory to implement changes.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e. QA/QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities.
Any other duties as assigned.
What you need to apply:
Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience.
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of directly related experience.
MS in packaging engineering, design engineering or another engineering discipline.
5+ years of packaging materials experience with 3+ years within the Pharma/Bio industry.
A strong knowledge of common materials utilized in pharmaceutical packaging is required.
Understanding of packaging manufacturing equipment and processes and how materials interact with these is preferred for this position.
Key material knowledge requirements of the structural components and chemical properties of polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, and paper is also an advantage.
This role requires entry level management, excellent organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environment.
The candidate must demonstrate a competence in problem solving methodology and leading technical issues in a commercial operating environment.
Experience in sustainable packaging design.
Independent thinker with demonstrated skills.
Working in teams or leading project teams.
Problem solving / creative thinking skills.
Comfortable in a production environment.
Not afraid of hands-on work.
Ability to see the bigger picture and at the same time understands the importance of detailed documentation.
