Senior Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Packaging Engineering department is a key partner to commercial manufacturing, providing direct technical support to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to sustain packaging line performance, resolve issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to commercial packaging operations, including on-the-floor troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Investigate and resolve deviations, non-conformances, and packaging-related events, including root cause analysis and implementation of effective CAPAs
• Support packaging line performance by identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize waste
• Evaluate and qualify packaging materials to ensure suitability for commercial manufacturing, including managing material changes and supplier issues
• Develop and execute test protocols, generate technical assessments, and support documentation required for material and process changes
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution
• Manage and prioritize multiple operational and project-based activities to meet production schedules and business needs

Requirements

• Doctorate degree
• OR
• Masters degree and 2 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
• OR
• Bachelors degree and 4 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
• OR
• Associates degree and 8 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
• OR
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with strong exposure to commercial manufacturing support
• Hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including deviation management and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operations-driven setting
• Experience leading or mentoring team members is preferred
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Skills

• A strong understanding of materials commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging
• Familiarity with the structural and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, and paper

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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