Hybrid Packaging Architect bei Philips

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Packaging Architect

In this role, you have the opportunity to design, develop and maintain Diagnostic X-ray (Radiography, Fluoro & Mammography) and realization of a range of products in such a way that future products options and features can be realized with acceptable effects for the earlier products. You are responsible for identifying appropriate technologies for overall system, sub-system and component levels. You will ensure that your design is consistent with the higher-level architecture and requirements.

Your role:

Packaging Design & Development

• Develop innovative, sustainable, and functional packaging solutions aligned with business needs and global norms.
• Create and release 2D/3D packaging designs, engineering drawings, and specifications using CAD tools (preferably Creo or SolidWorks).
• Identify suitable packaging materials and create Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Apply GD&T principles and perform tolerance stack-up analysis for packaging components and subsystems.
• Conduct DFM/DFA reviews with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and assembly efficiency.

Project & Process Ownership

• Support global cross-functional teams on supplier transfer and sustaining projects.
• Own packaging development processes and represent packaging as SME during QMS audits and inspections.
• Lead packaging-related engineering change management activities and maintain documentation in PLM systems (Windchill, Agile).

Testing & Validation

• Lead prototype development and oversee rigorous testing to validate packaging design concepts.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure packaging meets performance, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Ensure compliance with global packaging standards (ASTM, ISO, ISPM 15, ISTA, etc.).

Collaboration & Optimization

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, and supply chain teams to optimize packaging for cost, quality, lead time, and regionalization.
• Review and support supplier part qualification activities.
• Perform hand calculations, simulations and feasibility analysis for packaging designs.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor junior engineers and peers on packaging design, standards, and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and standardization across packaging processes.

You are fit if:

• Master/Bachelor in mechanical engineering with 12+ years of experience
• Expertise in design techniques, application domain and engineering. Keeps it up-to-date and propagates it, both internal and external.
• Ability to technically lead a team with a Domain Expertise in Machine Design, Manufacturing process, Materials selection, Value Engineering
• Analytical, creative, and intellectual thinker, with ability to perform mechanical design calculations & verify designs
• Good Knowledge of Manufacturing processes like Sheet Metal & Fabrication / Plastic / Machining while designing.
• Excellent command on, skills like Reliability measures, DFSS (Design for Six Sigma), Risk Analysis, DFMEA, DFM, GD & T, Tolerance Stack up Analysis etc.
• Lateral thinker with bird’s eye view, capable of finding an appropriate solution to complex problems.
• Is capable to introduce new technologies and efficiency improvements on group level (change management)
• Knowledge of and experience in hardware/software interfaces, understanding of cross functional operations
• Exposure to work on global environment, ability to communicate on different levels, good listener, coach and guide project team, with good presentation skills
• Working knowledge of CAD & FEA Tools like ProE / SolidWorks / Windchill / Ansys Classic / Ansys Workbench will be added advantage
• Exposure to International Medical Quality and Regulatory Standards e.g. IEC, FDA, CFR, MDD, UL, CE, CSA, BIS etc. will be added advantage
• Experience in the field of Medical Devices product design e.g. X-Ray Machines, Ultrasonic Machines, Mammography etc. will be added advantage
• In return, we offer you a challenging, innovative environment with great opportunities for you to explore. Our benefits are very competitive and designed around your preferences:
• Knowledge of IEC 60601 standards is preferred
• Disciplined team worker, ability to work independently
• System thinking mindset and domain expertise in the related area
• Ability to present ideas and to convince project team members
• Be structured and self-organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player, leadership skills and drive for results
• Quality mindset in design and documentation
• Intercultural sensitivity

How we work together:
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.

Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This role is an office-based role.
 

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