Experience

QTS Medical Device Outsourcing

• United States
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  - Develop packaging, test protocols and reports, labeling, tooling/fixtures and documentation to support new and ongoing product lines while adhering to FDA, GMP and ISO regulations. - Develop Manufacturing Processes, as well as Package concepts and prototypes with input from the Customer, Sales and Manufacturing. Design and execute the Validations of these processes and package designs to qualify them for commercial release, coordinating with outside services where appropriate. - Develop and publish various Controlled Documentation on a project basis, including: Top Level Documents, Manufacturing Documents, and Trace Documents (Routers, BOM’s, etc.). - Manage wide variety of tasks/due dates/projects independently to ensure expectations are met. - Create and maintain labeling, databases and ERP system links for new and ongoing product lines. - Coordinate cleaning/sterilization schedules, work instructions and overall requirements with Sterilization Specialists for all validation builds and test samples. Show less



Jack Link's Protein Snacks

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineer Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

  - Worked directly with corrugated, paperboard, and film vendors on continuous improvement and/or cost savings projects. - Completed re-sizing of master cases, resulting in an estimated $70,000 annual savings in logistics and material costs. - Performed corrective action of packaging quality issues. - Assisted with the design and development of new and innovative packaging for a wide range of meat snacks products. - Updated and managed the conversion of 1000+ packaging specification files for all facilities. - Optimized pallet loads and analyzed stacking strength to increase shipping efficiency using TOPS software. - Conducted package testing using ISTA standards and then recorded and distributed test results. - Interacted with various levels of leadership and company departments such as New Product Development & Innovation, Marketing, Sales, Research & Development, Graphics, and Operations. Show less