Senior Packaging Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize deep expertise in packaging design within highly regulated industries to develop packaging systems that align with internal standards, customer needs, and global regulatory expectations.

• Partner with suppliers to identify and source appropriate packaging components and materials.

• Lead and coordinate packaging testing activities, including distribution and performance simulations.

• Establish, update, and maintain internal packaging standards and best practices.

• Drive multiple packaging projects in parallel, ensuring critical deliverables are met on time.

• Ensure packaging equipment, processes, and designs adhere to quality system requirements and industry regulations.

• Support verification and validation of packaging designs and related manufacturing processes.

• Prepare, maintain, and organize technical documentation in compliance with quality systems.

• Proactively identify risks or issues in packaging systems and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Collaborate effectively across functions and maintain clear, professional communication within a global environment.

Job Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Packaging Science or a related field, OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR

• Equivalent technical background with demonstrated expertise in medical or pharmaceutical packaging.

• Hands-on experience with regulated packaging materials such as Tyvek, polymer films, and thermoformed trays.

• Familiarity with packaging test methods and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 11607, ASTM F88, F1886, F2096, D4169).