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Perrigo
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London, Greater London
Packaging Engineer
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Description Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it. REPORTS TO: EU R&D Head of devices GENERAL SUMMARY AND JOB DESCRIPTION: * Develop and manage existing and new product packaging for finished goods and incoming product packaging for personal care products. * Work with Marketing and Sales groups to proactively develop concepts and packaging designs that meet the current and future needs of the customers and the business. * Represent the Packaging Function within a variety of cross functional project teams (internal and external) to give technical input and to highlight risks. * 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 the areas of innovation, design, process development, open innovation and manufacturing with a particular focus on sustainability and cost reductions. * Proactively propose and offer new ideas/projects/methods to support the organization and the business. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Graduate Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or equivalent practical experience * Minimum (5-8 yrs) Consumer Packaging Development and/or manufacturing experience including project management * Operate autonomously in the following areas: * Drawing, die line and pallet configuration development * Packaging material and finished goods specifications development * Prototype and package mock-up development * Planning and execution of common test protocols including transport testing etc. * Manufacturing support and troubleshooting * Experience working on and leading projects following a documented project management process * Extensive knowledge of common packaging methods, machinery and techniques. * Understanding of and experience using common project and quality management tools and technical software inc. CAPE, AutoCad, Solid Works and Artios software * Occasional travel, as required CORE COMPETENCIES: * Excellet communications and negotiation skills * Excellent self management and organizational skills * Ability to work effectively as an individual performer or as a member of a team in a fast paced and high pressure environment * Demonstrates an enthusiastic approach, maintains a positive outlook and takes the initiative to learn and grow within the role * Able to adapt style and work habits in a team environment We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.