Principal Engineer, Packaging

4 days ago

Eden Prairie, United States DDL, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDDL, Inc. is a third-party testing facility dedicated to helping medical device and pharmaceutical companies across the globe bring products to market. For over 30 years, DDL has provided extraordinary service and specialized testing expertise to the medical device, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries. We help save lives by providing the highest standards for package, product and material testing.

The nature of our services offers a great sense of purpose and accomplishment among all employees. There is a strong sense of teamwork and excellence as we work towards our common goals. If you’re a team player who is looking for a sense of accomplishment, the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, and a place to call home, then DDL is the place for you

“Working for DDL the past 8 years, I’ve gained life-long friendships with my co-workers.” – Angela – Packaging Project Manager/Engineer

“There is great daily satisfaction knowing the testing we perform is helping provide safe medical products all around the world.” – Brad – Packaging Project Manager

LOCATION: Prefer candidates based in Minnesota but are open to considering candidates outside the state who can meet the role’s needs remotely.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE (Overview & Key Responsibilities):

The Principal Engineer is responsible for supporting customers through Package Solutions challenges and integration. Keep updated on industry trends and support/lead industry technical discussions as it related to DDL business objectives. Attend industry events, present topic discussions and be the technical voice of DDL. DDL is a 3rd party testing lab focused on providing testing services and supporting customer testing needs. This position will support customers by integrating DDL into resolving problems or supporting setup of equipment validations, troubleshooting process/design problems and becoming a preferred partner in their testing needs. The vision of this role is to position DDL not only as a testing service, but a consulting service by providing advice to navigate challenges where customers lack knowledge and talent. In addition, the vision is to create teams of internal engineers we can resource to customers to support them through project challenges, and the Principal Engineer will assist in training / leading these DDL teams.

  • Prefer candidates based in Minnesota but are open to considering candidates outside the state who can meet the role’s needs remotely.
  • Support customers through challenges by providing technical support for design, equipment, processes, and automation.
  • Identify industry trends and lead initiatives to support DDL advancement as industry leader as testing service provider.
  • Travel to attend trade shows and industry events such as annual ASTM, ISO, ISTA meetings.
  • Present on topics related to DDL business and be the voice of DDL as the packaging solutions expert.
  • Travel to customers to support initiatives and work with their team as needed to support package solution implementation needs ranging from process development to troubleshooting.
  • Lead and train a DDL team to support customer package and product solution needs.
  • Identify growth opportunities and present to Corporate leadership.
  • Serve as a delegate on the ASTM, ISO committee or Other.
  • Writing protocol and test method validations for clients
  • Assist and support Sales on any custom / complex project designs and FTE programs.
  • Gap Analysis consulting to ensure any remediation testing fills the gaps and is within compliance.
  • Lead efforts creating thought leadership content for website, e-blasts, blogs, whitepapers, etc. with support from sales & marketing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor Degree in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related scientific field. Masters preferred
  • Over 12 years of Package and/or Mechanical Engineering experience within the medical device and/or life sciences industry
  • Strong understanding of ISO 11607
  • Experience with SolidWorks and/or other CAD programs preferred.
  • This role requires approximately 15% travel to attend trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART (Required Competencies):

  • Strong mentoring and leadership abilities.
  • High caliber speaking/presentation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience developing and implementing business strategies.
  • Easily operates and collaborates cross functionally between internal teams/depts.
  • Strong self-management and time management skills.
  • Unique problems solving capabilities with the ability to disrupt status quo
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible

WHY JOIN US:

At DDL, Inc., we strive to offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that helps you and your family maintain health and well-being -both physically and financially. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Basic Life and AD&D / Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Transit Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO


It is DDL, Inc.’s policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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