Senior Package Development Engineer (Orthopedics)

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Packaging Design Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is searching for the best talent for a Senior Package Development Engineer (Orthopedics - Trauma) to be located in West Chester, PA.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in internal and external Audits and provides technical expertise for risk assessments and compliance assurance programs. Ownership of submissions of Packaging Design Documentation to notified bodies
• Assures delivery of robust, cost effective, fully compliant packaging solutions that meet current and evolving customer's needs.
• Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
• Leads troubleshooting in the resolution of packaging related issues in manufacturing and the field. Develops recommendations on general packaging guidelines and standards for processes and functional requirements.
• Oversees issue management with technical responsibility to ensure problems are solved in a compliant and effective manner and ensure our organization reaches high levels of efficiency.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of the industry and regulatory trends and standards related to packaging and ensures these are translated into working practices.

• Knows and follows all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintains the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.
• Subject matter expert for packaging department (job function dependent) and is responsible for internal and external audits.
• Serve as a mentor for other team members and may supervise direct reports
• Internal cross functional networking and external benchmarking of new technologies, materials, solutions and suppliers
• Evaluates the validation approach and strategy to ensure continuous improvement consistent with established and evolving regulatory and company requirements

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent Technical Degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 4 - 6 years related experience
• Experience in the packaging industry
• Experience in packaging qualification or laboratory testing
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Demonstrated record of successful project management.
• Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO11607, ISTA and ASTM is preferred
• Application and interpretation of process DOE's (mini-tab preferred), GR&R, IQ/OQ/PQ, Fishbone, etc. is required
• Demonstrated experience working and communicating with internal and external partners, including vendors and suppliers of direct materials and services

Interpersonal skills/ characteristics (if applicable)

• Team player
• Advanced problem-solving Skills
• Creative
• Self-starter and independent worker
• Strategic thinker
• Leadership mentality

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Brand Research, Controls Compliance, Detail-Oriented, EHS Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Supply Chain Management, Package and Labeling Regulations, Product Packaging Design, Proof Reading Software, Quality Assurance (QA), Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Supervision, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$79,000.00 - $127,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

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