Generates prototype models to evaluate design concepts.
Coordinates packaging evaluations with internal/external customers.
Generates protocols for testing/analyzing of packaging.
Leads design control process related documentation to support projects with guidance.
Leads creation and preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions with guidance.
Acts as project manager for small scale projects with lower technical complexity with minimal guidance for new packaging development, transfers and/or design changes.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Visio and Excel required.
Working knowledge of drafting standards and geometric differences and tolerances preferred.
Familiar with FDA and EU MDR medical packaging regulatory requirements, standards and associated test methods desired.
Awareness of medical packaging materials and material processes desired.
What Makes You Stand Out
Communication - Demonstrates experienced technical written skills. Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills including presentation skills. Leads in cross-functional design control technical communication.
Leadership - Ability to identify, validate, and propose solutions to presented challenges.
Teamwork - Participates in meetings with team members and key Zimmer Biomet personnel. Collaborates effectively and supports team members and direct management. Completes commitments and assign tasks on-time.
Creativity - Exhibits interest and curiosity in assigned projects. Strives to understand "the bigger picture" and interconnectedness.
Time Management - Plans project work and ensures project milestones are completed per project timeline.
Adaptability - Possesses working knowledge of internal practices, processes, procedures and enterprise systems. Works effectively cross-functionally in understanding responsibilities and support needed. Demonstrates adaptability to change and maintains composure under pressure.
Problem-solving - Demonstrates ability to apply increased position knowledge and leverage for more challenging assignments.
Work Ethic - Conducts in a professional manner when interacting with peers and cross-functional teams. Completes work according to packaging development processes in compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory requirements.
Critical Thinking - Uses logical and systematic approach to solve basic technical problems. Actively identifies potential issues in the assigned tasks and develops mitigation strategies.
Conflict Management - Ability to identify, understand and resolve conflicts and obstacles to ensure project success with direction.
Emotional Intelligence - Ability to efficiently work within a team to expedite completion of critical project tasks. Ability to collaborate with other functional groups. Demonstrate adaptability and motivation.
Your Background
B.S. required, preferably in Packaging Engineering or Engineering discipline
2 to 5 years of full-time (including relevant ZB Coop/Intern) packaging experience.
Foundational experience in packaging engineering for regulated products (medical device or pharma preferred)
Understanding of packaging design, development and basic validation concepts, ability to support packaging design updates, testing, and documentation
Familiarity with packaging standards and regulatory expectations
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
