Packaging Design Engineer

Overview

Design, develop, and optimize packaging engineering solutions in a cGMP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• packaging design
• supplier audits
• equipment selection
• first article
• specification management
• process improvement

Tasks

-Research and investigate new packaging techniques and processes to offer alternative packaging solutions for Marketing. -Provide technical assistance to Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control departments. -Collaborate with Quality, Pharmaceutical Development, Analytical Services, and Regulatory Affairs on packaging design and materials for stability activities. -Identify critical packaging parameters for the quality inspection plan. Attend packaging supplier inspections and certify the capabilities and quality controls of the supplier. -Assist Engineering and Maintenance team members in other engineering activities. -Assist manufacturing and maintenance personnel as a technical resource for troubleshooting packaging equipment failures and providing solutions. -Develop and maintain packaging engineering procedures. -Evaluate complaints related to packaging components, supporting investigations to determine root cause and appropriate corrective action. -Support capital projects by selecting and specifying packaging equipment. -Ensure that tasks performed are of the highest quality and consistent with company policies and objectives. -Develop, document, and manage packaging specifications and standards for packaging materials such as bottles, cartons, shippers, foils, and films. Update packaging specifications, route specifications for approval, and perform document management within the QMS system. -Research and select appropriate materials for packaging design to support new products and labeling. Source, review, and specify new packaging materials for existing products to reduce material costs, lead times, increase expiry dating, and improve package performance. -Collaborate with external artwork suppliers, printers, packaging component suppliers, contracted customers, and internal partners during artwork and package generation to select packaging components, define equipment needs/constraints, provide suggestions on potential cost savings, and optimize packaging design. -Develop and implement programs for continuous improvement of packaging quality, cost, and sustainability measures. -Work with contracted customers in equipment and tooling design, material requirements, etc., to facilitate product launches. -Work with the distribution and warehousing department to optimize product palletizing, evaluate structural requirements for case designs, and perform shipping studies to prevent product damage. -Assist in the execution and implementation of item-level serialization and aggregation in packaging operations. -Perform, approve, and document first article inspections on new and revised artwork and package configurations to verify print quality and package dimensions. -Provide packaging knowledge, understanding, and expertise to management as required. -Develop and maintain die lines and inspection plans for printed components. Update and approve labeling specifications.

Requirements

• illustrator
• ms project
• problem solving
• engineering degree
• packaging
• cgmp

What You Bring

-Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or similar software programs, graphic design programs, and MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. -Capability to work independently, demonstrate accountability, and show exceptional problem-solving skills. -Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Packaging, Industrial, etc.) and a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience. -Ability to collaborate and work productively with others in a team environment while meeting project requirements and deadlines. -Experience in packaging engineering including design, development, and testing of packaging materials. -Ability to lead projects and/or participate on project teams. -Experience in cGMP manufacturing environments and FDA-regulated industries.

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Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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