Packaging Engineer role - PQE

Job Title Packaging Engineer - PQE

Location Round Lake, IL (Hybrid)

Duration 6+ Month Contract

H1B, GC, USC

Job Description :-

Are you ready to join a world leader in the exciting and dynamic fields of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries? PQE Group has been at the forefront of these industries since 1998, with 40 subsidiaries and more than 2000 employees in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Due to our constant growth, we are looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer in the US to perform engineering activities on current product packaging and packaging processes with priorities based on quality and compliance, continuity of supply, and cost savings initiatives. This position applies a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized in the field of packaging. The position will include exposure to several types of packaging materials and processes including flexible and rigid films, HDPE and foil pouches, corrugated design and protective packaging, thermoforming, flow-wrap, form/fill/seal, printing technologies and other related packaging processes.

You will be responsible for:

Lead and/or contribute to the planning and execution of packaging projects for a variety of project types including Quality/CAPA, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Notices of Change, Cost Savings, and New Product Introductions at various domestic and international manufacturing facilities.

Manage projects with moderate complexity and scope and be required to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal assistance and supervision. May work on a large scale program or several smaller projects.

Develop protocols for testing and engage in Change Control activities interfacing with multiple functional groups, including manufacturing plants and suppliers in a team environment to execute packaging changes.

Approve new packaging materials and systems, studying and recommending techniques to improve and/or cost reduce existing products/processes, investigating new sources for packaging materials.

Create packaging material specifications, associated drawings, and packaging procedural specifications to provide the required technical information necessary to support the product/packaging configuration.

Expected to utilize their experience to generate cost savings ideas by recommending new materials or design modifications and resolve packaging issues by using critical thinking skills and DMAIC techniques to solve complex problems.

About you:

Must have experience or advanced training and demonstrate proficiency in packaging materials and processes, problem analysis and resolution, statistical methods, and design of experiments.

Proficient in applicable change control and development methodology and processes required to execute packaging projects.

Successful track record of managing packaging projects possessing a sense of urgency and commitment to meet project milestones.

B.S. in Packaging or relevant Engineering degree (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical) with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Next Steps

Upon receiving your application, if a match is found, the Recruiting department will contact you for an initial HR interview.

If there's a positive match, a technical interview with the Hiring Manager will be arranged.

In the case of a positive feedback coming from the Hiring Manager interview, the recruiter will contact you for the next steps or to discuss our proposal.

Alternatively, if the feedback is negative, we will contact you to halt the recruitment process.

Workin at PQE Group

As a member of the PQE team, you will be part of a challenging, multicultural company that values collaboration and innovation. PQE Group gives you the opportunity to work on international projects, improve your skills and interact with colleagues from all corners of the world.

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, PQE Group is the perfect place for you.

Apply now and take the first step towards an amazing future with us.