Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

Manufacturing (consumer products / pharmaceutical manufacturing)

Direct placement; permanent

Reports to : Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, STD, LTD, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness program with incentives, PTO, and more!

Summary

The Packaging Engineer Position is responsible for the development of new primary, secondary and tertiary packaging solutions as well as the design, development, and commercialization of merchandising display concepts. The role leads business support activities and development, testing and validation of sustainable packaging solutions.

Job Duties

• Drives collaboration with peers and cross-functional team members and is accountable for new packaging development tasks and activities.
• Works with supervisor to identify and build opportunities with packaging component suppliers, design firms and research affiliates to develop new primary and secondary packaging options and merchandising display concepts and solutions.
• Supports company short- and long-term sustainable packaging development strategies by identifying and delivering compliant solutions.
• Partners with Operations, QA and Customer Service departments to resolve packaging related production issues.
• Identifies and presents new innovative packaging concepts to supervisor and R&D Department Head.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining packaging specifications and associated processes (SOP's). Develops CAD drawings in support of specifications as required.
• Responsible for complying with GLP's, cGMP's and all company policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with cross functional business partners and colleagues to develop, support, manage and execute against all packaging project / program timelines.
• Responsible for hands-on development and testing (i.e. stability, material performance) of new primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions, printing (labels), shippers, and merchandising display units.
• Works closely with cross-functional partners, external suppliers, and manufacturing in support of transferring new packaging designs, components, and materials to the production floor.
• Coordinates and manages external testing laboratories to meet timelines / reporting dates.
• Works closely with the company Regulatory Department to maintain global regulatory compliance polymer / resin's, dyes / pigments, packaging materials, labels, (i.e. heavy metals, dye / pigment migration, processing aids).
• Maintains awareness of global packaging, competitive offerings, and not-in-kind packaging trends and opportunities.
• Works closely with supervisor to develop packaging based Intellectual Property as appropriate.
• Responsible for all testing associated with demonstrating and supporting packaging stability / integrity and defining shipping requirements and pallet configurations.

Qualifications and Requirements

Physical Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability or any other criteria protected by governing law. All candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks to be considered eligible for hire.

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