Packaging Design Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Packaging Design Engineer
Job Description

The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for packaging engineering activities with specific areas of responsibility including providing technical expertise and support for packaging design activities, material/component selection, maintaining specifications, artwork/labeling design, and packaging equipment design, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Packaging, Industrial, etc.) and a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in packaging engineering including design, development, and testing of packaging materials.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing environments and FDA-regulated industries.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or similar software programs, graphic design programs, and MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• Capability to work independently, demonstrate accountability, and show exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ensure that tasks performed are of the highest quality and consistent with company policies and objectives.

Work Environment

The role is based in a new state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced capital equipment. The work environment encourages scaling up of building and equipment around new projects scheduled to ramp up within the next few years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $58.00/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 Maple Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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