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The Packaging Engineering department is a key partner to commercial manufacturing, providing direct technical support to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to sustain packaging line performance, resolve issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement. The position focuses on lifecycle management of packaging systems within a GMP environment, ensuring consistent product supply and operational excellence across commercial production. This role is highly hands-on and requires applying engineering, physics, and materials science principles to troubleshoot and resolve packaging and material-related challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and supporting the development of technical capabilities within the team.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day-to-day technical support to commercial packaging operations, including on-the-floor troubleshooting and issue resolution
Investigate and resolve deviations, non-conformances, and packaging-related events, including root cause analysis and implementation of effective CAPAs
Support packaging line performance by identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize waste
Evaluate and qualify packaging materials to ensure suitability for commercial manufacturing, including managing material changes and supplier issues
Develop and execute test protocols, generate technical assessments, and support documentation required for material and process changes
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution
Manage and prioritize multiple operational and project-based activities to meet production schedules and business needs
Requirements:
Doctorate degree
Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design experience
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Industrial Design
Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with strong exposure to commercial manufacturing support
Hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including deviation management and root cause analysis
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operations-driven setting
Experience leading or mentoring team members
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong understanding of materials commonly used in pharmaceutical packaging
Familiarity with the structural and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, and paper
What we offer:
Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance
Career development opportunities
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions