Packaging Development Engineer

Job Title: Packaging Development Engineer

Job Description

This role is responsible for independently initiating, executing, and implementing advanced packaging designs for drug products on large-scale projects. The engineer applies complex principles of packaging technology with minimal supervision and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure project success in terms of cost, schedule, and performance. The position may also involve supervising packaging engineering activities for special projects.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Packaging Development department on new product development teams.
• Prepare CMC documentation for NDA and ANDA submissions and review peer documents for regulatory compliance.
• Lead high-profile packaging projects that impact manufacturing, marketing, sales, and profitability.
• Independently develop and implement packaging material specifications (MCSs), BOMs, CNs, packaging descriptions, and bar code assignments.
• Coordinate and communicate project details with Product Development, Marketing, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Quality Assurance, and Purchasing.
• Conduct cost-reduction studies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower labor requirements.
• Ensure all packaging designs and materials meet legal, technical, and FDA requirements.
• Provide necessary data and specifications to Regulatory Affairs for new product submissions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under pressure.
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Packaging or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• 5-10 years of engineering experience, including familiarity with FDA regulations and medical, drug, or device products.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical diagnostics industry.
• Proficiency in container closure systems such as vial/stopper/seal, SVP and LVP prefilled bags, and prefilled syringes.
• Strong technical knowledge in materials, equipment, design, and specification writing.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in software tools including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation software.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Capable of working independently and adapting to change.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Packaging Engineer preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving cross-functional teams and diverse technologies. The role requires adaptability and resilience under pressure, with a focus on regulatory compliance and innovation in packaging designs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilson,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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