Packaging Design Engineer

Description

• 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.
• Ensure that tasks performed are of the highest quality and consistent with company policies and objectives.
• Provide technical assistance to Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control departments.
• Develop and implement programs for continuous improvement of packaging quality, cost, and sustainability measures.
• Provide packaging knowledge, understanding, and expertise to management as required.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance team members in other engineering activities.
• Work with contracted customers in equipment and tooling design, material requirements, etc., to facilitate product launches.
• Develop and maintain die lines and inspection plans for printed components. Update and approve labeling specifications.
• Perform, approve, and document first article inspections on new and revised artwork and package configurations to verify print quality and package dimensions.
• Evaluate complaints related to packaging components, supporting investigations to determine root cause and appropriate corrective action.
• 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.
• Identify critical packaging parameters for the quality inspection plan. Attend packaging supplier inspections and certify the capabilities and quality controls of the supplier.
• 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.
• Assist in the execution and implementation of item-level serialization and aggregation in packaging operations.
• Develop and maintain packaging engineering procedures.
• Research and investigate new packaging techniques and processes to offer alternative packaging solutions for Marketing.
• Assist manufacturing and maintenance personnel as a technical resource for troubleshooting packaging equipment failures and providing solutions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Pharmaceutical Development, Analytical Services, and Regulatory Affairs on packaging design and materials for stability activities.
• 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.
• Support capital projects by selecting and specifying packaging equipment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or similar software programs, graphic design programs, and MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing environments and FDA-regulated industries.
• Experience in packaging engineering including design, development, and testing of packaging materials.
• Ability to lead projects and/or participate on project teams.
• Ability to collaborate and work productively with others in a team environment while meeting project requirements and deadlines.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Transportation benefits
• Medical, dental & vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance