Project Engineer, Packaging

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

New product Development:

• Support PD with design and development of packaging solutions from early concept through commercialization for sterile and non-sterile medical devices
• Own of all aspects of design verification of the packaging systems to meet design requirements and release to production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineering to implement packaging designs
• Develop component specifications, inspection plans and packaging protocols/reports to ensure that the packaging system performs to requirements.
• Support the PD team with Packaging adoptions
• Perform packaging related equipment validation activities in GBIO/Sterile packaging
• Create, optimize and own the packaging design selection process

Sustaining Engineering and Continuous improvement:

• Identify new packaging processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Create and manage change requests within the document control system.
• Work with supply chain to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Set standards within the organization on what packaging requirements are needed. Assist with ASTM/ISO standard reviews/gap assessments
• As a packaging SME, support audits, non-conformances and CAPAs as needed.
• Support re-qualification of sealing/packaging processes within clean room. Help with troubleshooting packaging equipment in GBIO and other sterile manufacturing facilities

Package Test Lab:

• Perform package testing for various projects
• Utilize package test lab for feasibility assessments for NPD and sustaining projects

Required Skills / Capabilities

• Knowledgeable in applying concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, geometric tolerances, and tolerance analysis in addition to ability to solve and interpret problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledgeable with CAD software (eg Pro/E, CREO, and/or SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to perform basic packaging tests (able to lift up to 20 lbs of weight)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, company policy, and procedure manuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact with varying levels of internal cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently and ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities
• Perform duties in compliance with applicable FDA and state regulations as well as standards including, but not limited to, ISO 13485 and ISO 11607

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience 
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or any related technical discipline
• Previous medical device packaging design experience preferred. 

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and s