Sr Principle Engineer Packaging

Overview

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced MSAT Sr Principal Engineer Packaging to provide strategic and technical leadership for secondary and tertiary packaging across our internal and external manufacturing network. Reporting to the MSAT Packaging Center of Excellence, this role will lead packaging initiatives and programs, own packaging roadmaps, drive innovation and change, and serve as a subject matter expert for packaging engineering and development.

The position is located in Titusville, NJ or Beerse, Belgium, and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. This role is available across multiple countries.

Please note that this description reflects the core responsibilities and qualifications for the role.

• Lead packaging initiatives and programs across secondary and tertiary packaging with clear scope, milestones, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and execution discipline.
• Own and maintain packaging roadmaps aligned with product lifecycle needs, site priorities, capacity plans, sustainability objectives, and evolving regulatory expectations; manage budgeting and CAR preparation.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new packaging materials, technologies, processes, and ways of working to improve robustness, efficiency, sustainability, and business continuity.
• Act as the packaging subject matter expert, providing technical guidance on materials, pack structures, protective strategies, equipment interfaces, manufacturability, and distribution requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for development, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management to ensure packaging integrity and reliable performance across internal sites and external partners.
• Monitor current and emerging packaging regulations and standards; assess their impact on operations, documentation, processes, and site implementation plans.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Product and MSAT stakeholders to align decisions, communicate risks, and drive mitigations.
• Lead technical assessments, investigations, and problem-solving related to packaging materials, processes, suppliers, distribution performance, and operations.
• Coach and develop packaging engineers and cross-functional partners, promoting consistent application of packaging standards and best practices.
• Represent MSAT Packaging in cross-functional forums and contribute to governance, prioritization, and decision-making for packaging initiatives.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree; focus in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Significant experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer health, or other regulated packaging environments with a strong focus on secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Proven ability to lead packaging initiatives or technical programs from concept through implementation in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strong technical understanding of packaging materials, operations, qualification/validation principles, distribution requirements, and lifecycle management.
• Experience translating packaging regulatory requirements into practical implications for processes and documentation.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage priorities, and communicate technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in investigations, risk assessments, change controls, or technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently, coach others, and deliver results in a global, cross-site environment.

• Experience leading global cross-functional teams and supporting distributed packaging networks and external CMOs.
• Knowledge of brand protection technologies, digital printing, and emerging printing substrates.
• Experience with packaging sustainability reporting and passive container initiatives.
• Experience building capability programs (training, certification) for engineering teams.
• Familiarity with ePI readiness and transport/cold chain validation considerations.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally; ability to operate across time zones.

• Equal Opportunity Employer statement remains applicable. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
• For accommodations during the interview process, refer to the company’s contact resources as listed in the job posting channels.