Does Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences sponsor H-1B visas?

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Packaging Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Packaging Engineer role at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences based?

This role is based in Dallas, TX.

How many years of experience does this Packaging Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Packaging Engineer role work with?

Packaging films, HDPE, Foil pouches, Corrugated packaging.

What techniques or methods are required for this Packaging Engineer role?

Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis, Statistical analysis, Packaging validation.

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Packaging Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences · Dallas, TX2w agoverified 9 h ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Sustain and develop pharmaceutical packaging systems, materials, and processes, including qualification and validation.

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Adjacent materials roleEvaluate, approve, and qualify new packaging materials, components, and systems; Flexible and rigid packaging films, HDPE containers, Foil pouches, Thermoforming

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Contract
Degree: BS
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: Medical devices
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

Packaging filmsHDPE15 rolesFoil pouchesCorrugated packaging1 roleThermoforming materials

Techniques

Design of Experiments (DOE)85 roles Root Cause Analysis107 roles Statistical analysis86 roles Packaging validation1 role DMAIC9 roles

Role details

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to join the Pharmaceutical R&D team. This role focuses on sustaining engineering activities for existing product packaging and packaging processes, supporting quality, regulatory compliance, continuity of supply, and cost-saving initiatives. The engineer will also support new product development by designing, developing, verifying, and qualifying packaging systems and manufacturing processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead and execute packaging engineering projects related to:
Quality investigations and CAPA
Regulatory compliance
Supplier Notices of Change (NOC)
Cost reduction initiatives
New Product Introductions (NPI)
Manage multiple packaging projects with moderate complexity while meeting project timelines and milestones.
Develop testing protocols and support Change Control activities.
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, suppliers, quality, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to implement packaging changes.
Evaluate, approve, and qualify new packaging materials, components, and systems.
Create packaging material specifications, engineering drawings, and packaging procedures.
Recommend packaging improvements and cost-saving opportunities through new materials and design modifications.
Troubleshoot packaging-related issues using root cause analysis, statistical methods, DMAIC, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Perform financial analysis and project justification for packaging initiatives.
Support manufacturing plants during packaging process qualification and implementation.
Travel to manufacturing facilities and packaging suppliers as needed.
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable.
Flexible and rigid packaging films
HDPE containers
Foil pouches
Corrugated packaging design
Protective packaging
Thermoforming
Flow-wrap packaging
Form/Fill/Seal (FFS)
Printing technologies
Packaging validation and qualification

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, etc.).
Minimum 5 years of packaging engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of:
Packaging materials and manufacturing processes
Packaging design and development
Statistical analysis
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Root Cause Analysis and problem solving
Change Control processes
Experience managing packaging engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting manufacturing process qualification and packaging validation. Medical device, particularly Orthopaedic industry experience.