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Job Title

Packaging Engineer

Employer

CPL

Location

Westmeath

Description

Overall Purpose: The Packaging Engineer provides technical support and expertise in the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, validation, and tech-transfer activities associated with the start-up of packaging operations in the new Aerie Ireland manufacturing facility. For the on-going commercial operation of the facility, the Packaging Engineer will provide key technical support in the areas of manufacturing process troubleshooting, process optimization, process development, and product transfer. The Packaging Engineer will report to the Technical Services Manager. Essential Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Works with manufacturing and quality colleagues as part of an Operations team whose shared goal is to realise the safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives of the site. Prioritises safety and is diligent in the use of all appropriate safety tools and permits – champions safe working always. Represent Packaging Operations on the site’s New Product Introduction team and lead NPI and Technology Transfer activity in Packaging. Lead the design of site packaging equipment, layout and operational systems to ensure packaging meets the performance requirements of the site across safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. Ensure a lean packaging mindset is designed into operational and engineering personnel within packaging to minimise packaging downtime, human errors and to optimise performance of this area. Lead operational excellence through continuous improvement in Packaging. Lead Athlone engagement with colleagues within the wider organisation on packaging related issues. Build maintenance plans and equipment supplier relationships necessary to delivery on the expected level of equipment performance. Understand packaging quality requirements and lead preparation for regulatory audits within the Packaging area. Work with partners and company stakeholders to design, build and operate serialisation and aggregation technology in line with the company’s serialisation strategy. Provides technical support for product PPRs (Periodic Product Review) from a Packaging perspective. Supports manufacturing by leading/supporting deviation investigations, and is familiar with structured problem solving and root cause analysis. Supports validation activity as required. Provides training and mentoring to build technical capabilities among team colleagues. Supports capital projects throughout equipment lifecycle. Skills/Knowledge Required: Strong technical knowledge of packaging equipment, packaging materials and packaging operations design. Track record of supporting packaging line operation and maintenance. Experience in bringing new packaging lines through initial design phases right through qualification. Serialisation experience. New product introduction. Strong experience of engineering principles of structured problem solving, program management and maintenance systems design. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulatory requirements as they apply to packaging. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated with ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams or independently. Strong team player with proactive approach & manner. Education Required : Bachelors Degree in Engineering (ideally mechanical/manufacturing/industrial. Further qualification (Diploma/Masters) in Packaging Technology. Experience Required: At least 8 years relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years’ experience in a comparable packaging engineering role. Applicants should email their cv to peter.godwin@cpl.ie or call me on 01-9476227 for a confidential conversation. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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