Packaging jobs in United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Generate innovative and unique solutions to meet market needs; submit ideas and disclosures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined packages, products, processes, or equipment.
• Successfully complete complex engineering work in technology development, packaging/product design and development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigation, and/or report preparation.
• Coordinate, manage, and document project goals and progress; design and coordinate appropriate tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results; and make sound design recommendations.
• Generate and manage packaging related documentation, including specifications, test plans and reports, and other PDP documents.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of alternative engineering processes, products, or equipment.
• Manage the completion of packaging testing for new product development and existing design improvements.
• Interface with R&D personnel to obtain feedback on concepts and performance of new devices or packages.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and design specifications.
• Work cooperatively with various BSC departments, divisions, and suppliers, leading teams as assigned, to ensure an improved, practical, and consistent approach to packaging.
• Demonstrate PDP/TPD system knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables.
• As applicable, train and/or supervise technicians and/or interns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, or equivalent related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of Packaging R&D experience.
• ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards, and Quality System understanding and demonstrated use.
• Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts, and packaging equipment.
• Packaging process and equipment qualification experience.
• Understanding of quality system controls (e.g., user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Travel <10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution.
• Ability to solve complex problems with root cause analysis, including designing, executing experimental plans, and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions.
• Strong people skills: ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams.
• Organized and results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks.
• Effective communication skills (verbal & written) and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levels.
• Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines.
• Critical-thinking and critical thinking skills are required.

Maximum Salary: $ 151400

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with project teams on packaging, product design and development, materials testing and specification preparation; develop concepts and designs for new products and processes
• Designing and coordinating packaging components, tooling, standard engineering tests and experiments; complete testing for new product development
• Planning and coordinating project activities and times lines; document project goals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure progress and project success
• Developing packaging integration workstreams and ensure alignment with project objectives; Identify gaps and create mitigation plans to reduce and eliminate risk factors
• Performing tests and experiments to solve complex problems; summarize, analyze, and assess test results to make sound design recommendations
• Troubleshooting packaging and product issues related to design, material and processes
• Creating and managing packaging-related documentation such as specifications, test plans and reports; ensure all activities are documented and meet regulatory guidelines
• Training technicians and providing work direction as needed

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (packaging, mechanical, materials, chemical, or industrial) with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of packaging equipment and materials (i.e. paperboard, corrugated, flexible films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, injection molded parts)
• Experience with equipment qualification, packaging processes and testing requirements (ASTM and ISTA)
• Experience with quality system controls (i.e. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office applications (i.e. Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in medical device, pharmaceutical or similar industry
• Experience performing root cause analysis, designing and executing experimental plans, and using statistical methodologies to drive data-based decisions
• Experience in acquisition for manufacturing and/or distribution integration
• Ability to work independently to meet project timelines
• Results-oriented with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
• Experience in packaging development
• Familiar with business software systems related to manufacturing processes and requirements (i.e. PLM, BMRAM, SAP, GLS)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels

Maximum Salary: $ 164500

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.