Packaging Engineer II

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville

Department: Research & Development

Summary:

Contribute to Hollister's growth, profitability, and continuity by leading medical device packaging and labeling activities for ostomy, continence care, critical care, and wound care products. Serve as a subject matter expert on project teams for new product launches and changes to existing products. Support global manufacturing and distribution sites. Support business unit and departmental continuous improvement objectives. Hollister operates in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

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  Apply working knowledge, under general guidance, on concepts, principles, and technical capabilities for projects of moderate scope and complexity.

  
  
• Lead and support cross-functional projects for new product commercialization and changes to existing products.
• Establish and manage packaging project schedules.
• Develop and validate sterile and non-sterile packaging and labeling systems.
• Qualify new packaging materials, equipment, and suppliers.
• Support the delivery of Cost savings projects
• Support the delivery of ESG projects
• Ensure compliance with and monitor changes to packaging regulations.
• Identify, lead, and support cost savings initiatives.
• Write and coordinate technical documentation, including protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, work instructions, and original data.
• Develop and validate test methods.
• Source and validate laboratory equipment.
• Represent Hollister at industry events (conferences, seminars, etc.)
• Mentor new hires within department.

Essential Functions of the Role**:

• Conduct packaging material testing and distribution simulations in laboratory environment.

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 2-5

• Medical device packaging system development and validation
• Technical writing
• Optimization and cost savings
• Design of experiment and process validation
• Test methods for materials, integrity, physical properties, distribution simulation, and aging
• Rigid and flexible sterile barriers
• Fiber-based materials, including paperboard and corrugate
• Porous and non-porous materials
• Sterilization processes
• Form-fill-seal and heat seal equipment
• Manual and automated packaging processes
• Statistical analysis
• Labeling printers, systems, and software
• Labeling equipment and vision systems
• Fluent in English

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Packaging or Engineering. Advanced degree desirable.

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of ISO 11607, MDR, UDI, GS1, ASTM D10 and F02, ISTA
• Experience with Qumas, SAP, PXSmartPrint, Loftware, Veeva, CAPE, TOPS, JMP, Minitab, Microscan

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP).

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $66,000 - $95,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• If applicable: This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Secure Start Bonus Plan. The Company also provides a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP) program based on earnings and length of service.
• The Company's health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company's 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants "safe harbor" matching contributions.
• The Company's paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
• The Company's additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34352