Job Description

As a member of the Sunstar Group, Sunstar Americas, Inc., a global organization dedicated to improving overall health through oral health worldwide, holds a prominent position in the oral care industry. Formerly known as the John O. Butler Company, we are renowned for our exceptional production and distribution, and high-quality oral care products. With our headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and branches in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as distribution partners in Central and South America, we have established ourselves as an industry leader.

Position Summary:

Provide technical support and lead the packaging and validation of medical device products, processing methods and technologies. Apply risk-based assessments and project management principles to technological initiatives. Research, develop and implement advanced technologies and automation across the entire value stream.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical support and leadership for the packaging of medical device products plus processing methods and technologies for the Packaging and Production departments.
• Coach and train Junior Engineers to support the packaging and validation activities at Sunstar.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and regulatory compliance to author required validation protocol documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Research, develop and lead the implementation of advanced technologies and automation across the entire value stream.
• Project manager for new packaging processes, tooling and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of thermoforming, cartoning, printing, injection molding, tooling design and lot coding systems.
• Apply risk-based assessments and project management principles to technological initiatives.
• Support continual improvement with the investigation and determination of root causes to product and process nonconformances.
• Closely interface with production support and maintenance departments on preventative maintenance programs.
• Generate and assist in the development of engineering plans and the designs required for cost reduction, process, and equipment improvements (User Requirement Specification (URS) and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS)).
• Pursue innovation in materials, methods and designs and incorporate them into long-term strategic plans.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education / Certifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial and/or Plastics, Systems, Packaging) is preferred
• Certification in a related discipline is a plus

Knowledge/Experience

• 7 years of progressive product/process development and manufacturing experience inclusive of: processing of plastics, packaging design, medical products, and high-speed automation.
• Application of project management principles (scope and budget development, stakeholder communication plans, stage gate reviews and task tracking against timeline)
• Knowledge of Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), root causes assessments (6 M’s Fishbone) and designed engineering studies (DOE).
• Good Practice Guidelines (GxP) and medical device manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen Events is highly preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of PLCs, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

Abilities

• Ability to lead projects and to clearly communicate status, technical data, subsequent actions, and timelines to team members and senior management.
• Team-based collaborative abilities to interface cross-functionally production, planning, quality and engineering opportunities for improvement.

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.

The pay range for this position of Sr Packaging Engineer is $104,460-$156,690. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.

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