General Summary
Plans, Oversees, and documents the development and qualification testing of temperature-controlled packaging systems to support CSafe’s new product development, commercial needs, and ongoing product portfolio lifecycle management.
Essential Functions & Duties
* Plans, oversees, and documents the construction and testing of thermal containers (Active & Passive), packaging, parcels and cooling media and other supporting packaging materials.
* Verifies materials and test samples to be used in thermal and distribution qualification testing.
* Assists in the development of Design Qualification (DQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) testing protocols, test plans and procedures to meet customer and industry validation requirements.
* Compiles and reviews test data upon completion of testing and performs technical analysis.
* Drafts and compiles technical content, data and graphics for inclusion in the qualification test report, packaging instructions and precondition studied.
* Provide feedback and updates to the Engineering lead, Technical Manager, Product Manager, and Commercial lead regarding test status, results and updates throughout the testing and evaluation process.
* Oversee and scheduled equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation testing per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) to ensure compliance.
* Oversee the technical and laboratory workplace to be of a high level of organization, cleanliness and order using a “5S Methodology”’.
* Select, validate, plan, and oversee external testing services at approved third party Test Laboratories for distribution testing and thermal testing when required. This includes material assembly, preconditioning, delivery, and return/inspection of test materials.
* Utilize CAD cutting table and other assembly tools to produce test samples, commercial samples, and prototypes as needed.
* The ability to perform thermal calculations, analysis and computer simulation of packaging products and cooling media would be an advantage.
* Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong technical writing skills including generation of protocol, reports, memos, and other documents as needed.
* Organizational skills; able to meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite of programs. Must be proficient user of Microsoft Word & Excel.
* Familiarity with CAD software (Solidworks) and testing guidelines (ISTA, ASTM, IATA) a plus.
* Ability to create, read and understand technical drawings, test standards and test protocols.
* Must possess analytical thinking and reasoning skills.
* Must be self-motivated, self-managed and capable of overseeing others.
* Must be thorough and exercise attention to detail.
* Must be a team player.
* Driving License is required.
Education & Experience
* Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Thermal, Packaging Engineering or related field.
* 5 years’ experience will be preferable.
Work Environment
* Testing environment (chambers - not clean room) and Light Industrial Environment