Senior Packaging Engineer
- Galway
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Packaging & Labeling (P&L) Engineering Department is dedicated to developing innovative, high-performance medical device packaging within the Vascular & Implant Therapies space. Senior P&L Engineers play a key role in supporting technology transfers, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and advancing the development of packaging solutions designed for critical medical procedures.A Day in the Life
As a Senior Packaging & Labeling Engineer, you will:Lead the design and development of packaging components and assemblies for medical devices.Serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional and cross-divisional project teams, focusing on packaging design, materials, technology, and processes.Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, input requirements, validation protocols, and technical reports, in accordance with quality system regulations.Investigate packaging-related issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.Collaborate with global peers to identify and adopt best practices in packaging and labeling.Ensure compliance with FDA and ISO standards related to packaging and labeling through robust validation and qualification processes.Apply project management expertise to align stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive best-in-class continuous improvement projects.Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to other engineers within the team.Key Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree (Level 8) in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline is required; a Master's degree is desirable.Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably within biomedical materials, medical device packaging design, or processing.Demonstrated experience in innovative packaging design, product development, and manufacturing.Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality systems in a medical device environment.Committed to ethical behavior, integrity, and compliance with applicable regulations.Effective cross-functional collaborator with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly and concisely.Proven decision-maker with sound judgment, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset.Passionate, driven, and capable of making informed decisions under pressure.INDCRG