Senior Packaging Engineer

Job Type: 12 month contract to hire on W2 with benefits

Job Pay: 55-65

Job Location:
New Brighton, MN (onsite 5 days a week)

We are seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of innovative packaging solutions for our growing portfolio of Class II and III medical devices. This role will serve as a technical expert and strategic partner across various sites, ensuring packaging systems meet global regulatory standards, support operational efficiency, and align with sustainability goals.

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for new product introductions (NPI), line extensions, and sustaining projects.
• Serve as the technical lead for packaging-related activities across cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Develop and execute packaging validation protocols (e.g., transit testing, shelf-life, seal integrity) in compliance with ISO 11607, ASTM standards, FDA, and EU MDR requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-site packaging teams.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing partners, including international-based operations, to implement packaging solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives in packaging design and material selection.
• Author and maintain design history files (DHF), specifications, test reports, and other documentation in accordance with design control and quality system requirements.
• Support audits and inspections by providing subject matter expertise on packaging systems and validation processes.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging materials, and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in packaging engineering within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Deep understanding of sterile barrier systems, packaging validation, and regulatory compliance (ISO 11607, FDA QSR, EU MDR).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional packaging projects from concept through commercialization.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works), packaging design tools, and statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

• Experience supporting international manufacturing sites
• Familiarity with sustainable packaging practices and life cycle analysis.
• Knowledge of UDI labeling, barcoding, and serialization requirements.
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ISTA, CPP) a plus.

EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.