Primary Packaging Engineer
Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to developing next-generation treatments. The Primary Packaging Engineer role focuses on supporting and executing packaging development and validation activities, progressively gaining technical autonomy in packaging design and validation workstreams.
Responsibilities
- Develop packaging components by translating product requirements into appropriate designs, with progressive autonomy
- Write and execute packaging Validations and Verifications for designs and stability
- Support manufacturing, process validation, and testing; apply IQ/OQ/PQ principles
- Create packaging development timelines for NPD and/or LCM projects that integrate into larger initiatives
- Follow ISO11607, applicable ASTM and ISTA procedures to ensure compliance
- Create material and drawing documents; ensure supplier validations are performed
- Utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools; apply TOPS or CAPE as needed
- Understand packaging equipment (e.g., blister sealer, F/F/S, bar sealer) and their critical inputs/outputs
- Perform gap analysis of proposed vs. current documentation; author/revise technical documentation
- Apply basic statistical knowledge for data-driven decisions
- Perform Portfolio Management tasks and maintain documentation
- Ability to collaborate with department peers and cross functions partners to communicate information
- Support dFMEA and pFMEA input and creation
- Ability to listen, learn, and retain technical information while demonstrating growing autonomy
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree is required
- Related work experience is required
- Proficiency in computers, technology including MS office applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey ideas, instructions, and feedback across cross functional team
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively through active listening, clear messaging, and professional presentation
- Focused degree in Package Engineering Degree (or degree in an engineering or scientific field e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering)
- Experience with new product development and commercialization of products in a regulated industry as an engineer
- Experience as a package development engineer or a strong understanding of the package development process and responsibilities
- Experience as a technical lead of projects
- Six Sigma Certifications
- Experience working with medical device package development
- Knowledge of sterile barrier packaging systems and design verification including ASTM or ISTA test methods
- Knowledge of Package Assembly and Packaging Processes/Equipment
- Knowledge and experience with ISO11607
- Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry experience
- Understanding of sterilization modes used in medical devices
- Project management skills
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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