'JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Packaging Engineer at MEIC, you will partner with Marketing, Regulatory and
cross-functional teams to deliver reusable and single-use packaging solutions, with a
primary focus on reusable systems (Mesh baskets, Metal trays, etc). Responsibilities
include developing instrument layout configurations aligned with packaging and
usability requirements, managing supplier collaboration, coordinating cleaning and
validation activities, owning project timelines and deliverables, supporting DHF
submissions, and supporting EU‑MDR remediation initiatives to ensure compliance
with regulatory, quality and GMP standard.
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product
Development, Quality, and Regulatory to define, develop, and finalize reusable
packaging specifications in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
- Design and develop reusable packaging (Metal trays, Mesh baskets, Inner trays
and Lids) solutions by establishing instrument layout configurations aligned with
packaging, usability, cleaning and sterilization requirements.
- Packaging costing experience, including cost analysis and optimization.
- Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives related to packaging design,
materials,
and processes while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory
standards.
- Drive project management activities, including planning, tracking, coordinating
cross-functional deliverables, leading reviews and ensuring alignment with
timelines and milestones.
Serve as the primary point of contact across internal teams and suppliers,
facilitating communication, resolving risks/issues, and ensuring smooth execution
and decision-making.
- Engage and collaborate with multiple suppliers to develop and implement
packaging solutions, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project
timelines.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or Biomedical Engineering (or a
related field) with 4-7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with a
minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience managing at least two end-to-end packaging projects from
concept through validation and implementation.
- Hands-on experience in performing runout testing and other relevant validation
activities to ensure packaging and instrument performance meets quality
requirements.
📌 Packaging Engineer (India)
🏢 Virtusa
📍 India