Packaging Engineer

Job Description

This Packaging Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing pharmaceutical packaging systems within a cGMP manufacturing environment. The position manages packaging specifications, supports packaging-related projects and product launches, leads change controls, troubleshoots packaging issues, and serves as a key technical resource for packaging operations while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.

This Packaging Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing pharmaceutical packaging systems within a cGMP manufacturing environment. The position manages packaging specifications, supports packaging-related projects and product launches, leads change controls, troubleshoots packaging issues, and serves as a key technical resource for packaging operations while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain pharmaceutical packaging systems and specifications to support existing and new products.
• Manage packaging-related changes, including leading change controls and coordinating documentation throughout the change management process.
• Lead and support packaging projects and product launches from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot packaging and equipment issues on the packaging lines, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with operations to improve packaging line performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Translate customer and internal stakeholder requirements into practical, compliant packaging solutions.
• Support serialization initiatives and ensure packaging operations align with GMP and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Train employees on packaging processes, procedures, and best practices to promote consistent and compliant operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, engineering, and clients to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, including labels, cartons, bottles, and pallet configurations where applicable.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to packaging processes, equipment, and documentation.
• Contribute to validation and qualification activities for packaging equipment and processes as needed.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing with a strong understanding of GMP compliance and documentation requirements.
• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry supporting packaging operations, manufacturing, or engineering activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment, particularly within pharmaceutical packaging or production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with packaging systems, production processes, or manufacturing operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and process issues related to packaging lines and equipment.
• Project management experience managing projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience with change management, including documentation and coordination of change controls.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders across operations, quality, engineering, and client teams.
• Demonstrated experience in packaging within a manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical packaging experience in GMP or FDA‑regulated facilities.

• Pharmaceutical packaging experience with exposure to various packaging formats and configurations.
• Experience…