Senior Packaging Engineer

Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer - $130-$150K++

Travel:
Less than 25%

I’m recruiting for a Principal Packaging Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and commercialization of packaging systems for an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in the York, PA area.

This is a senior-level individual contributor role with technical leadership responsibilities across packaging development, validation, manufacturing support, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement.

• Lead design, development, qualification, and commercialization of primary and secondary pharmaceutical packaging
• Provide technical leadership for films, foils, laminates, cartons, labels, pouches, and specialty delivery systems
• Develop packaging specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Support packaging equipment selection, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and IQ/OQ/PQ
• Troubleshoot complex packaging and manufacturing issues using structured root cause analysis
• Lead supplier technical evaluations, material qualifications, and change controls
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory on submissions, audits, inspections, investigations, and compliance activities
• Develop packaging engineering standards, SOPs, and best practices
• Lead risk assessments using FMEA and other quality engineering tools
• Conduct deviation investigations and develop preventative actions
• Support serialization and anti-counterfeiting technologies
• Drive cost reduction, sustainability, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives
• Prepare and execute experimental and validation protocols in compliance with 21 CFR Part 211
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multiple manufacturing lines

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science strongly preferred;
  Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline considered
• 10+ years of packaging engineering experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing
  
  Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP requirements and 21 CFR Part 211
• Demonstrated experience leading complex packaging development projects
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and material science
• Experience with serialization technologies
• Experience supporting packaging validation and qualification activities
• CPP certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Ability to travel less than 25%
• Flexibility to occasionally support extended hours or alternate shifts based on program and business needs

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced packaging engineer who wants ownership of complex packaging programs while remaining close to the technical work.