About teleflex incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s livesWe apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providersOur portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory careTeleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a differenceFor more information, please visit teleflex.com.
Global functions – the corporate division is the central operating unit of the company; setting strategy and policy and providing business development, finance, human resources, information technology, investor relations and legal support to the businessesThe global company headquarters is located just outside of philadelphia in wayne, paJoin a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.
Position summary
Come be part of a high energy, fast growing & experienced global packaging organization that keeps people at the center of all we do.
Supporting global operations, the incumbent will be responsible for and/or assist in the process validations, design process changes, testing and validation of sterile and non-sterile packaging for medical products for the global teleflex packaging teamPackage design activities may include risk analysis, design input, design output, design verification and validation, and design transfer per the teleflex design control policies and procedures, and adherence to all applicable global package integrity and protection standardsSupport process development, validation and implementation activities within teleflex manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers or strategic suppliers as requiredAssist or lead updates to the product device master records (dmr), design history files (dhf) or internal sops/work instructions in compliance with the teleflex quality system.
Principal responsibilities
Assist or work with cross-functional teams to develop medical device packaging, specifications and processes with input from the packaging industry, physicians, marketing and manufacturing adhering to the design control process.
Aid redesign of existing packaging systems and manufacturing processes to improve quality, utilize automated production techniques, optimize process capabilities, and produce better products in a more cost-effective manner.
Interface with suppliers, strategic sourcing, r&d, marketing, quality and regulatory affairs to deliver projects.
For in-house manufactured and purchased packaging systems/components, assist in the design control activities for the new/replacement and existing product packaging and components.
Assist with and coordinate the development/improvement of packaging design & processes by utilizing tools such as doe and statical analysis; assist in implementation with appropriate controls and metrics.
Conduct or coordinate package testing in the internal teleflex packaging lab or with external testing services providers.
For both in-house and purchased packaging systems/components, coordinate the transfer of parts, assemblies, documentation and processes from prototype stage, through pilot to productionGenerate product, process and experimental activity specifications for the device master record as required.
Aid the project teams in meeting project objectives, milestones, and target datesUpdate and review project progress on an as-required basis by supervisor.
As requested, work with the product performance team and r&d personnel to lead investigation of product complaints involving packaging to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
Learn the requirements of and operate in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Learn the best practice and develop skills in project management and technical writing.
Direct efforts of draftsmen, technicians, tradesmen, and lab personnel in the development of packaging-related products, processes, test fixtures, equipment, test procedures and documentation.
Participate in design and technical phase views.
Support packaging assessments, review of industry standards updates, product regulatory submissions and/or limited market evaluations/clinical trials as required.
Ensure projects are developed and documented compliant with the teleflex quality system.
Adhere to and ensure the compliance of teleflex’s code of ethics, all company policies, rules, procedures and housekeeping standards
Education / experience requirements
Bachelor of science or professional engineer (pe) certification – engineering or technical discipline (packaging science or equivalent degree).
0-2 years of relevant experienceExposure or experience in medical device packaging operations (e.gProcess validations) is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Package testing and design knowledge.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Proficient in microsoft office suite and computerized analysis applications.
Specialized skills / other requirements
Self-motivated, high energy, collaborative, positive attitude individual with the initiative and drive for timely completion of goals.
Able to travel domestically and internationally.
Teleflex, incIs an affirmative action & equal opportunity employerD/v/m/fApplicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran statusIf you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 262-439-1894.
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