Packaging Engineer - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Packaging Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring products are packaged effectively, sustainable, and compliant with regulations to ensure safe and effective delivery.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with 3 rd party vendors to develop new packaging concepts based on operational need
• Work closely with site operations to introduce new packaging into the sites and/or make changes to existing packaging (ex. Winter, Summer or padded bags)
• Work with the purchasing team to forecast and procure the appropriate amount of stock for each packaging type
• Develop Transportation Management System (TMS) & Production Control System (PCS) requirements to support new pack outs and track progress to deployment
• Monitor any future TMS & PCS deployments that could affect the pack out
• Effectively communicate changes to all impacted internal and external partners (ie: vendors, compliance teams, operations, purchasing, system leads, etc.)
• Develop and update Job Aides / Work Instructions
• Train sites on the appropriate pack out procedure
• Perform cost benefit analysis including transportation costs
• Attend Cold Chain Council Meetings
• Forecast usage by site for material usage
• Compile testing results for each box size and testing parameter for URAC
• Perform live refrigerated package testing for URAC between regional geographies twice a year
• Maintain and monitor live ambient temperature tests using Sense Aware devices
• Compile, present and maintain package testing data for Cold Chain Counsel and PIC's for regulatory discussions. i.e. Board of Pharmacy
• Work with procurement on gel pack manufacturer purchasing and testing as not all gels are the same (individual sites sourcing / changing without valid testing in place). Infusion procuring McKesson gels for example
• Share temp related resend data with vendors for analysis of lanes, temps and pack out types
• Collaborate with Specialty, Infusion, Genoa and Home Delivery to ensure packaging is aligned specifically refrigerated packages
• Dictate needed temperature profiles to test outside of the standard ISTA 7E Winter / Summer
• Perform RFP's in order to select new package providers
• Various questions / concerns from all sites around packaging materials and testing results
• Respond to internal RFP requests on all package related questions

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with cold chain packaging
• 2+ years of experience with URAC testing requirements for cold chain packaging
• 2+ years of experience with live lane testing
• Proven ability to multitask and manage projects
• Ability to travel up to 30% for new implementations and audits

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in an Engineering related discipline

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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