Packaging Engineer, Specialist Packaging Technical Operations Haarlem • MSD Nederland

Do you want to play a crucial role in optimizing the performance of our packages, products, and processes?Are you a driven technical professional with a passion for optimizingpackaging and device assembly components?

We are looking for a skilled Project Engineer to join our team in Haarlem.

About the role

As a Packaging Engineer, you play a crucial role in optimizing our packaging and assembly processes. Your tasks are broad and challenging. You will provide technical support for introduction of new packaging and device assembly components, products, and processes. You will manage specifications and changes to components, conducting studies to assess impact of changes on package/process performance.You will seek innovations and improvements to increase productivity and collaborate closely with other teams to develop optimal processes. Your responsibilities include organizing machine tests, evaluating new components, solving production line problems, and supporting the introduction and qualification of new packaging image platforms and new equipment.

Primarytasksandresponsibilities

• Providespackagingengineeringtechnicalsupporttothepackagingoperations(IPT’s)intheresolutionofdevice assembly and packagingprocessingorcomponentproblemsfor in-line products.

• Packaging and assembly processes: Support transfer and qualification of new products, packaging images, and processes to production, identify and control risks andcomponent specifications, and assist with changes to equipment and components.

• Productivity and production: Develop concepts and implement changes in packaging, assembly, equipment, and processes. Collaborate with procurement and supplier management to monitor supplier performance, conduct technical assessments, and introduce new suppliers.

• Process and package development: Support packagingand process development throughout product lifecycles. Facilitate development and approval of component specifications, provide technical assessments for packagingcomponentchanges, coordinate and assess impact of changes to process performance and quality through machine trials.

• Technical & scientific support: Support packaging and assembly lines by solving problems and providing technical support backed by scientific evidence. Write and revise specifications, support equipment, analyze component issues, and contribute to global PTO expertise on packaging components.

• Engineering & project support: Support production, packaging, and assembly of pharmaceutical products. Assist with technology transfer, provide input to equipment design, qualification, and validation test plans in collaboration with project teams.

• Quality standards & regulations: Ensure compliance with the quality management system, purchasing controls, control strategies, and support site inspections.

Your profile

• Bachelor in Engineering or related field or relevant work experience related to packaging components, component specifications, and component change control.

• At least 2 years of experience in packaging, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries, preferred at least 5 years experience.

• Experience in planning and managing projects and/or programs collaborating with various stakeholders at different organizational levels.

• Strong communication skills,preferred fluent in both Dutch and English (spoken and written).

What we offer

Working at our organization means working together on health in an international environment with dedicated colleagues. You will have every opportunity to develop yourself and show who you are. You canalsocount on attractiveemploymentconditions:

• A competitivesalary;

• 35.5 vacation days;

• 8% holiday allowance and 3% end-of-year bonus;

• Incentive Plan;

• An excellent pension;

• In-house sportsfacilities;

• Various training modules.