Senior Specialist Packaging Component Engineer
Merck · Wilson, NC
OtherFull-time$106k–$167kCompany career page
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Role summary
Senior Specialist Packaging Component Engineer role at Merck's Wilson, North Carolina site supporting packaging and component engineering, lifecycle management, quality investigations, and continuous improvement. Reports to Associate Director of Packaging and collaborates across business units, suppliers, and global functions.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years packaging/pharmaceutical operations experience, or Master's with 4+ years
- Comprehensive background in packaging processes and components
- Experience in GMP manufacturing environment
- Project management skills with demonstrated implementation experience
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and/or Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Technical writing and document review experience for deviations and procedures
- Medical device and combination product design control and validation knowledge
What you'll be doing
- Author and revise component specifications with cross-functional teams for consistent performance
- Partner with vendors to develop and test components for equipment qualifications, stability studies, and product launches
- Act as Change Owner and project manager for component-related changes and impact assessments
- Troubleshoot line issues related to component performance and manage supplier incident investigations
- Author quality event investigations for deviations including root cause analysis and corrective actions
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