Packaging Engineer

OUR TEAM:

At Promega, our Packaging Engineering team sits at the intersection of science and craftsmanship where your work directly enables life science discoveries to reach labs around the world. We're a collaborative group embedded within a larger organization that spans R&D, manufacturing, quality, and global logistics, which means you'll never be working in a silo. We collaborate on new product launches, ensure our material specs accurately describe our needs, and hold ourselves to a high bar on both technical rigor and cross-functional partnership.

Curiosity and a genuine respect for each other's expertise aren't just values, they shape how we actually work day-to-day.

As a Packaging Engineer, you'll be a technical authority on how our products are designed, protected, and delivered, from primary packaging like plastic bottles and laminate films to the corrugated and insulated systems that get products safely across the globe. You'll lead new product packaging projects end-to-end: partnering with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to design new solutions; developing and owning material specifications;

running ISTA/ASTM distribution challenge tests; and traveling to vendor sites to audit production firsthand. Beyond new development, you'll apply continuous improvement thinking to existing packaging systems by digging into root cause analysis, conducting process capability studies, and identifying cost reduction opportunities that have real business impact. If you're the kind of engineer who's equally comfortable in a lab, on a manufacturing floor, and presenting project status to leadership, this role was built for you.

Lead and innovate in the development, design, and project management of advanced packaging solutions for new and existing products. Drive initiatives for cost reduction, sustainability, and efficiency improvements in packaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align packaging strategies with business goals and regulatory compliance.

• Packaging Design:
  Highly skilled with strong expertise in developing complex packaging designs integrating the latest technologies and materials. Guide junior engineers and work closely with R&D, marketing, and external vendors to create innovative packaging solutions.
• Project Leadership:
  Lead multiple packaging projects from conception to completion. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Works Cross-functionally to complete projects.
• Quality and Compliance:
  Ensure all packaging meets stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. Lead efforts in troubleshooting and resolving packaging-related issues.
• Sustainability and Cost Management:
  Champion sustainable packaging initiatives and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Technology and Innovation:
  Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in packaging engineering. Implement new technologies and processes to improve packaging performance and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills which are used to independently address complex problems.
• Contribute to Engineering Standards development and review.
• Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.
• Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
• Understands and complies with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

• B.S. in Packaging Engineering.
• 4 to 8 years of packaging experience in a manufacturing environment in the biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, OTC, food, or beverage industry.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship and communication skills.
• Computer skills including MS office, Solid Works, CAD - Statistical software experience desired.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment, packaging materials and components, performance evaluations, conducting…