Additional Location(s) : Canada-ON-Mississauga
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About the role
We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join our dynamic R&D Packaging and Sellable Product team. As a Senior R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of packaging solutions for our products in addition to working closely with cross-functional teams, i.
e. Marketing, Regulatory and Supply Chain, etc., to develop strategies for successful product commercialization.
Your responsibilities will include :
- Lead various packaging design projects in support of new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop packaging specifications based on collected Voice of Customer (VOCs), business requirements and regulatory standards
- Utilize CAD software and prototyping techniques to create and iterate packaging designs
- Evaluate new packaging designs through testing to ensure compliance with performance metrics
- Create DHF and DMR documentation to capture design control and risk management activities for packaging development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to develop strategies for streamline regulatory approval and commercialization of products in various jurisdictions
- Independently plan and coordinate activities to meet project timelines and deliverables
- Provide technical leadership and coaching for junior engineers on the team
- Support investigations, as needed, for packaging-related non-conformances and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventative Actions)
- Other duties as required
Required qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within the medical device industry
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and packaging design tools
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes and manufacturing methods
- Familiarity with packaging testing standards (e.g., ISTA 3A, ASTM D4169)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal / written)
Preferred qualifications :
Familiarity with the design control process per ISO 13485 Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Requisition ID : 587030
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