Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
6-10 years of industry experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Package Development.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical, OTC, or Consumer product industries is essential.
Deep understanding of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory environments.
Familiarity with packaging materials and development processes, along with testing protocols.
Proficiency in SAP systems and related documentation processes is advantageous.
Strong skills in project management and stakeholder collaboration.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute packaging engineering projects for lifecycle management.
Develop and evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials.
Design, review, and approve packaging component specifications.
Collaborate with R&D on packaging changes for new components.
Lead packaging design development and documentation approval processes.
Maintain comprehensive package development documentation and compliance records.
Coordinate packaging testing and line trials to ensure performance and integrity.
Benefits
Support for continuing education and professional development.
Opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in innovative packaging projects within regulated industries.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer with strong expertise in the Pharmaceutical, Consumer, or OTC industry to support packaging development and lifecycle management initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in package engineering, cGMP environments, and regulated industries, along with strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, testing, and manufacturing processes.
This role requires cross-functional collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver robust and compliant packaging solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Plan and execute packaging engineering assignments related to large lifecycle management initiatives.
Develop and evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials and structures to ensure robust packaging systems.
Design, create, review, and approve packaging component specifications.
Collaborate closely with R&D teams for primary component design and product-related packaging changes.
Lead package design development, assessments, and documentation approval processes.
Prepare and maintain package development documentation including:
Package Component Specifications
Package Development Plans & Assessments
Packaging Line Trial Protocols & Reports
Package Development Reports
Lead packaging development projects from concept through implementation.
Coordinate and execute package testing and line trials to ensure product integrity and packaging performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve packaging-related issues occurring in manufacturing and field operations.
Ensure packaging projects comply with corporate standards and government regulations.
Support cGMP documentation activities and maintain compliance within regulated environments.
Create and maintain copy & graphics specifications, pallet patterns, and finished put-up specifications.
Perform SAP-related activities including:
Data entry
Raw material code requests
Bill of Material (BOM) creation and revisions
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor and manage packaging development processes.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
Minimum 6-10 years of industry experience with at least 3 years in Package Development.
Mandatory experience within Pharmaceutical, OTC, or Consumer product industries.
Strong understanding of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulated environments.
Experience with packaging materials, packaging equipment, package testing, and package development processes.
Knowledge of SAP systems and packaging documentation processes preferred.
Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
