SupplierEngineer-Packaging

Job Title: Packaging Engineer, Supplier Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Position Overview: The Supplier Engineer - Packaging Engineer – is a key member of the Supplier Engineering group, which is part of Insulet’s Operations organization. Insulet manages a global supply chain and sources precision components and commodities from around the world for use in its devices. The Supplier Engineer works closely with peers and leaders in Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing to implement new capital tooling and equipment at suppliers, carry out new product introductions, execute improvement projects, resolve business-critical technical issues, and investigate and lead corrective actions in response to quality issues across the supply base. The ideal candidate has experience developing and implementing custom packaging solutions for components and finished medical devices. Candidate is required to have a direct knowledge of applicable packaging standards used in the medical device industry. Candidates should enjoy the factory setting and be comfortable interfacing with and influencing supplier personnel ranging from shop floor operators to leadership. Responsibilities: * Lead, manage and implement packaging projects from kick-off through production ramp. * Design, develop, and qualify medical device packaging systems, including sterile barrier systems (e.g., trays, pouches, blisters, cartons) * Perform and document package validation activities per ISO 11607, including seal integrity, transportation, and shelf-life testing * Generate validation/qualification protocols and coordinate their execution and final reporting. * Identify, justify, and implement process improvement opportunities associated with form, fit and function of the device and component packaging. * Participate in product design reviews with emphasis on design for manufacture to optimize form, fit or function of the device / component packaging. * Troubleshoot packaging-related issues on the manufacturing floor