Senior Packaging Specialist (m/f/d) R&D

• Technical packaging lead for Research and Development efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization
• Engage with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging solutions
• Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in containment and delivery
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for design history file (DHF) for all assigned projects including design inputs, risk analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and design verification
• Support customers and suppliers as required for the development of new packaging solutions
• Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories
• Deliver technical reports, executive summariesand presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members
• Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical, chemical engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline
• Desirable: Master’s degree or other advanced graduate-level degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience and a proven track record of projects led within international, cross-functional teams
• Proven understanding of fundamental engineering principles with a passion for technical / scientific writing and documentationand working with new materials, manufacturing processesand test methodologies
• Ideallyprevious knowledge or experience with aseptic pharmaceutical processing
• Technical project leadership experience
• Excellentknowledge of English, written and spoken (knowledge of German is advantageous)
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills for effective work in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams
• Effective problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical writing abilities
• Travel requirements: 10 % – up to 26 business days per year

What sets us apart?

• Internationality – As an American company, we live in a global cooperation within international structures
• Philanthropy – We value an appreciative and friendly work environment as well as flat hierarchies
• Market-appropriate remuneration – We offer an attractive, market-oriented remuneration, including company social benefits and purchasing benefits
• Social engagement – We support local aid organizations through various actions organized by our employees
• Diversity – We at West value the wide range of our employees who make up our company
• Safety – Occupational safety is our highest priority; we offer secure jobs in a sustainable industry
• Development opportunities – Our employees benefit from an extensive range of trainings as well as from a constant and targeted employee development
• Family-friendly culture – We attach great importance to reconciling private life and work; flexible working hours are definitely a matter for us