Senior Packaging Engineer

Senior Packaging Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer to support product and technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and to work closely with cross‑functional teams in the External Manufacturing & Network Equipment team.

• Oversee product and technology transfers to CMOs.
• Coordinate with external packaging partners and internal functions (Technology, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement).
• Support technology transfers, qualifications, validations, process enhancements, and change controls for Small and Large Molecule projects, medical devices, and combination products.
• Ensure compliant packaging and assembly process transfer, project management, site readiness, and execution excellence.
• Provide technical support for quality and supply investigations and lead discussions on packaging processes, equipment, and components to identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Support technical evaluations of external packaging partners and create thorough assessments for partner selection.
• Participate in periodic Business Review Meetings with external packaging partners.
• Lead or support complex changes of packaging images, materials, and components.
• Support the qualification of modifications to distribution, thermal transport, and storage methods for finished packaging configurations.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in medical device or combination product engineering and pharmaceutical field with practical knowledge in packaging operations, materials, and processes.
• Experience in capital packaging equipment projects, including technology transfers, designing packaging lines, equipment installation and validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with devices and combination products, covering design control to product and technology transfer for both new and existing packaging facilities.
• Proficiency in project management from conception to closeout, with strong GMP and quality systems expertise.
• Solid understanding of scientific or technical concepts for routine and complex tasks, with advanced practical knowledge of applicable techniques.
• Experience with manufacturing change control compliance systems (e.g., Veeva) and quantitative risk management tools.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, inclusive practices, and ability to work in a diverse, cross‑functional team.
• Familiarity with the regulatory standards of key pharmaceutical markets (USFDA, cGMP, EMA).
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities, combined with outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We embrace diversity, inclusion and the value of bringing inclusive, talented, and committed people together.

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.