Sr. Packaging Engineer Manufacturing

Senior Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences

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Position Overview The Senior Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Sciences role will lead design and development of packaging for commercialization of new Exact Sciences’ products through the design transfer process, as well as manage changes to existing products. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining the packaging design and packaging validation programs, utilized across Exact Sciences locations, compliant with packaging laws, industry-recognized standards and test methods (ASTM, ISTA, ISO, USP, etc.). This role will support implementation of existing and novel packaging test methods, as well as establish requirements and specifications to ensure product effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Packaging Design - Lead packaging strategy on projects, working with internal and external stakeholders to develop packaging designs, materials, and processes for new products.
• Packaging Testing - Apply expertise in testing, validation, packaging laws, industry-recognized standards and test methods (e.g., ASTM, ISTA, ISO, USP), regulations (e.g., ISO 11607, 21 CFR 820), and risk management to identify and recommend design improvements that address deficiencies.
• Process Improvement/Cost Reduction - Drive improvements across product lines and contribute to cross-site efficiency or cost-reduction initiatives. Monitor available technologies in packaging materials and processes to identify and implement opportunities for improvement. Work with vendors and outside resources in the continuous improvement of packaging materials and processes.
• Packaging Documentation and Quality - Ensure quality and compliance of all packaging materials through specifications, validation, and root cause analysis. Author and improve Quality System documentation and lead corrective actions, change control, and risk mitigation in collaboration with Quality Engineering.
• Leadership - Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. Lead packaging phases of projects. Uphold company mission and values.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.