Senior Packaging Engineer

A Leading Medical Device Manufacturer my client has a need for a Senior Packaging Engineer to come on-board ASAP.
I am interested in speaking with Packaging Engineers coming from either the Medical Device or Pharma Industry.
This Full Time / Permanent role is based on the West Coast of Ireland, and we are happy to offer a relocation package (€) for Engineers who need to move to the area.
On offer is a competitive package (€) and a chance to work with international colleagues on cutting edge technology in Medical Device Packaging APPLY TODAY Packaging Engineer / Project Manager / Team Lead / Automated Packaging Systems / Labelling Systems / Sterile Medical Device Packaging / ISO 11607 / ASTM / D10 / F02 / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions Recruitment Agency will be offering a generous Relocation Package for candidates who need to move to the area.
Job Title: Lead Packaging Engineer Location: Co.
Mayo Department: R&D Reporting: Global Packaging (US) Package: Full Time / Perm €75k - €85k+ Basic (Negotiable, dependent on experience) Annual Bonus (10%) Pension Health Insurance Paid Annual Leave Parking Canteen Relocation Package (€) Role: Youll lead Packaging Development across business units, driving excellence from concept through to commercialization.
Youll collaborate cross-functionally, mentor peers, and influence packaging decisions that ensure compliance, optimize performance, and enhance patient outcomes.
The Packaging Engineer will work on sterile medical device packaging activities for the business unit and associated manufacturing sites.
They will work as part of a team on new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products.
This includes packaging and labelling system development, manufacturing, and performance to the point of end use.
They will also support business unit and departmental continuous improvement objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional projects for new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products Recommend new packaging materials, equipment, and suppliers Develop and validate sterile packaging and labelling systems and equipment Ensure compliance with and monitor changes to packaging regulations Write and coordinate technical documentation, including design assurance documents, protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, work instructions, and original data Develop and validate test methods Source and validate packaging test equipment Identify and support cost savings opportunities Represent the company at industry events (conferences, seminars, etc.) Educate the organization on packaging best practices Experience: Third Level Qualification (Science or Engineering Discipline) 6 Years Previous Experience in Sterile Packaging System Development and Validation Skills Matrix: Automated and manual packaging forming, loading, sealing, closing, and labelling equipment selection, development, and validation Form-fill-seal and heat seal equipment Sterile barrier seal tooling development Flexible barrier material performance and selection Porous and non-porous material performance and selection Design of experiment and process validation Test methods for materials, integrity, physical properties, distribution simulation, and aging Fibre-based materials, including paperboard and corrugate Sterilization processes Labelling printers, application equipment, and vision systems Colour specification Human factors and usability engineering Advanced knowledge of ISO 11607, EU MDR, UDI, ASTM D10 and F02, IEC 62366, and FDA Guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices Experience with Qumas, SAP, CAPE, TOPS, JMP, Minitab, Microscan If you would like to be considered for this opportunity follow the links below and send me your CV.
Key Words: Packaging Engineer / Project Manager / Team Lead / Automated Packaging Systems / Labelling Systems / Sterile Medical Device Packaging / ISO 11607 / ASTM / D10 / F02 / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions (ISS Ltd) is as the name suggests an Independent Recruitment Agency that aims to treat all its applicants with the up-most respect and in a professional manner.
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Skills: Packaging Engineer Medical Device Packaging Project Manager Automated Packaging Systems R&D Sterile Packaging ISO 11607 Benefits: Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Group Life Assurance Meal Allowance / Canteen Medical Aid / Health Care Pension Fund Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance