Packaging Engineer, R&D

Job Title

Package Engineer

Job Description

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The Package Engineer will support and/or lead packaging project(s) involving commercial products to support business requirements. Manage and/or execute all packaging activities for materials, process, design/re-design, equipment and/or validation while exploring cost savings, standardization and efficiency opportunities.

Job Summary

• Actively participate on project teams to lead all packaging activities.
• Conceptualization of initial design options, execution of design, select, and modifications of packaging.
• Direct and lead selection of appropriate packaging equipment to meet packaging design and material requirements.
• Convert customer/Regulatory/Marketing need(s) into new product concept solutions.
• Develops prototypes of concepts and subcomponent mechanisms.
• Work with Sustainability and system optimization.
• Identify, develop and qualify optimal packaging materials and process systems. Own COGS for packaging system components.
• Designs and develops tooling and fixturing required to support commercial products.
• Lead vendors and customers to identify appropriate materials and components to meet packaging requirements.
• Analyzes concepts to ensure that the specifications (Package Performance Specifications) meet the customer, Marketing, and/or Regulatory requirements.
• Ability with design details to ensure manufacturability; accurate dimensioning and tolerances stack-up analysis.
• Provide direction to modifications as the need arises.
• Design for the end user with DFM principles.
• Write testing protocols.
• Lead appropriate documentation of activities in accordance with existing policies and procedures (Divisions, Corporate, and Regulatory compliance).

Required Qualifications

Education

• BS in Packaging Engineering or related technical field of study required

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience or related technical experience
• Drawing experience and proficiency preferred (Artios/Auto CAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Proven track record crafting and leading innovative packaging systems mechanisms
• Experience with TOPS/CAPE and various statistical software packages
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Project for high level of written and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Medical device and/or pharmaceutical experience
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience a plus
• Project management
• Manufacturing site exposure
• Experience with ISO 11607
• Prototype generation experience
• Spanish Language skills

Additional Requirement

• May be working on other projects that may indirectly impact packaging

Travel

• 25% of the time

Primary Work Location

USA GA - Covington BMD

Additional Locations

Work Shift

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.