Stephanie Lydon
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Accomplished Packaging Engineer with 6 years of experience in the medical device industry and 1.5 years of packaging co-op experience in various industries. Proven expertise in designing, testing, and validating packaging systems that ensure the integrity and compliance of medical products. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and technical writing skills, ensuring project success. Seeking to leverage technical acumen and hands-on experience in a Packaging Engineer role within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Engineer III
Teleflex
06.2018 - Current
- Design, develop, and validate sterile packaging systems for medical devices in compliance with ISO 11607.
- Conduct packaging performance testing and shelf-life studies to ensure package integrity and device protection throughout the product life cycle using ISTA and ASTM test standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional project teams that include R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing
- Create and manage packaging specifications, procedures, and work instructions that align with company and industry standards.
- Provide technical support for packaging-related issues in production lines, suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Lead investigations into packaging related non-conformances and CAPAs and execute solutions to prevent recurrence and ensure compliance.
- Hire, train, and manage packaging co-op students on a 6-month rotation, overseeing their project work and mentoring them on packaging engineering principles.
RD&E Packaging Co-op
SC Johnson
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported various packaging projects for a wide range of consumer goods including Ziploc, Drano, and Mrs. Meyers cleaning products. Assisted with packaging performance testing and line trials at manufacturing facilities.
Packaging Engineer Co-op
CooperVision
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Worked on projects that gave me experience collaborating on cross-functional teams and writing packaging design verification protocols and reports for performance testing of the cartons and shipping configurations for contact lenses and solutions.
Packaging Engineer Co-op
The Kraft Heinz Company
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with packaging engineers to develop, test, and optimize packaging designs for various food products. Conducted various material evaluations for different packaging designs. Attended FAT and line trials for projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2018
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Packaging Testing: ISTA, ASTM, ISO 11607
- Packaging Software: CAPE, ArtiosCAD
- Packaging Materials: Thermoformed Trays, Tyvek, Pouches, Flexible Films, Corrugate and Paperboard
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
- ERP and QMS systems
- Statistical Analysis: Minitab
Additional Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Effective in project team collaboration
- Knowledge of ISO 11607 and working in a regulated industry
- Proficient technical writing skills
- People management and leadership
Timeline
Packaging Engineer III
Teleflex
06.2018 - Current
RD&E Packaging Co-op
SC Johnson
06.2017 - 12.2017
Packaging Engineer Co-op
CooperVision
01.2017 - 05.2017
Packaging Engineer Co-op
The Kraft Heinz Company
01.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
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