Packaging & Labelling Engineer

Provide label & packaging design and technical / testing support to Device Manufacturing group.

Job Responsibilities

• Build a Label & Packaging Excellence Program within the Device Manufacturing group.
• Identify all packaging requirements, establish guidelines for success and train/mentor teams through the packaging process with a view to improving the overall in-house awareness of the key principles and standards.
• Manage relations with vendors and external service providers to ensure a consistent approach across projects, including validation and appraisal of packaging suppliers &ndash (equipment and material).
• Support Device Manufacturing on various projects in terms of package system design and implementation. Develop project plans with aggressive and achievable milestones.
• Develop complete packaging concepts and specifications, and improve existing configurations to ensure the quality of the packaging process and product.
• Interface with the Quality Assurance and Regulatory departments to provide packaging input to product submissions and demonstrate a good understanding of Medical Devices labelling regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and participate in packaging related troubleshooting projects, support new product introduction and be the main point of contact and support for internal and external audits/inspections.
• Design, test, and implement integrated automated inspection for all product lines and apply control/security management to the label printing system.
• Provide printer and labelling support for issues observed in manufacturing and demonstrate systematic problem-solving expertise to resolve.
• Partner with cross functional teams as the packaging and labelling expert, and represent the team at department level.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Engineering / Packaging Technology or equivalent.
• At least 2 years&rsquo experience within a packaging/labelling design or process environment in a regulated environment such as Pharma / Medical Devices.

Key Requirements 

• Knowledge of Barcoding systems and UDI requirements. Knowledge of GS1 and HIBCC identification.
• Experience of label printing applications and ERP systems such as BarTender and SAP.
• Proven track record in packaging and print material design and implementation. 
• Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers.
• Project management skills and excellent attention to detail required.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

For further information contact our office on 093 41932 or e-mail your cv directly to Bernie at bernie.dempsey@bdr.ie