Perrigo Company plc

Senior Packaging Engineer – R&D

Perrigo Company plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • 🇮🇪 Ireland

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Develop and manage existing product packaging for finished goods and incoming product packaging for Global personal care products
  • Work with Marketing and Sales groups to develop concepts and packaging designs that meet customer and business needs
  • Serve as Packaging Development functional lead on multiple project teams as technical expert for planning, development and execution phases of projects
  • Lead and influence packaging projects, cross-functionally, by providing technical input to deliver projects on time and within budget
  • Identify and communicate project risks and drive resolution to overcome hurdles to meet project timing and budget
  • Partner with Manufacturing/Operations and key strategic Open Innovation partners to develop efficient, cost effective and capable packaging and tooling
  • Support the growth and development of the Packaging function in various areas such as innovation, design, process development, sustainability, etc.
  • Proactively propose new ideas/projects/methods to support the organization
  • Frequently work with external partners and industry leaders to develop solutions to technical issues
  • Collaborate extensively with internal customers and peers to drive project and functional excellence

Requirements

  • Third level degree in Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering preferred
  • 6 years Packaging Development and/or manufacturing experience including project management
  • Working knowledge of Packaging and drafting software including TOPS, AutoCAD, Solid Works and ArtiosCAD
  • Complete understanding and application of technical Packaging principles
  • Operate autonomously in the following areas: Drawing, die line and pallet configuration development, Packaging materials and finished goods specifications development, Prototype and package mock-up development, Manufacturing support and troubleshooting, Planning and execution of test protocols for packaging material and component evaluations
  • Experience developing and validating packaging tooling – thermoform, heat seal tooling, etc.
  • Knowledge and understanding of packaging material properties and component manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of basic packaging equipment and the manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of and experience using ISO, FMEA, DOE & process mapping tools
  • Consumer Goods and/or Medical Device packaging experience a plus
  • Experience with MS Windows software (i.e. Word and Excel), Project Management software, SAP ERP systems or comparable preferred
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits tailored to supporting you and your family
  • Career development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Packaging DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical Packaging PrinciplesPackaging Tooling DevelopmentPrototype DevelopmentTest Protocol PlanningPackaging Material PropertiesManufacturing SupportProcess MappingFMEA
Soft skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingInnovation