R&D Packaging Engineer

Independent Search Solutions Ltd; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Health Insurance

Paid Annual Leave

Parking

Canteen

Relocation Package (€)

Job summary

Independent Search Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Project Lead Packaging Engineer in Mayo, Ireland. The role leads packaging development across units, ensuring compliance and working with multi-site teams. Hybrid work options are available, with a relocation package offered.

The pack­aging engineer will drive sterile packaging and labeling system development, participate in NPI, and support continuous improvement across the business. Experience in ISO11607 and related standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in science or engineering.
• 2–4 years of sterile packaging system development and validation experience.
• Experience with packaging materials, equipment, and sterile labeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to commercialization.
• Develop and validate sterile packaging and labeling systems.
• Ensure compliance with packaging regulations and standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and design assurance records.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and optimize packaging processes.
• Represent the company at industry events and educate teams on best practices.

Skills

Sterile packaging development

Packaging validation

Design of experiments

Regulatory compliance

Labelling systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Process validation

Education

Third Level Qualification (Science or Engineering)

Tools

Qumas

SAP

CAPE

TOPS

JMP

Minitab

Microscan

Job description

My client is a Multinational Medical Device Manufacturer with R&D and Manufacturing Operations in Ireland and across the Globe.

They currently have an opening for an R&D Engineer in their Packaging department.

This position will see you working with a range of R&D Teams in Ireland as well as international colleagues on specific Packaging Projects.

Working on Packaging Solutions for New Product Introductions and Existing Devices you will be required to research and develop the latest technologies in line with international standards.

This Full Time / Permanent role is based on the West Coast of Ireland, and we are happy to offer a relocation package (€) for Engineers who need to move to the area.

Senior Packaging Engineer / Project Manager / Team Lead / Automated Packaging Systems / Labelling Systems / Sterile Medical Device Packaging / ISO 11607 / ASTM / D10 / F02 / Mayo / Ireland

This position is only open to Irish, UK and EU Citizens who can work in Ireland / EU with no Visa Restrictions.

Job Title:

Project Lead Packaging Engineer

Location:

Co. Mayo

Department:

R&D

Reporting:

Global Packaging (US)

Package:

• Full Time / Perm (Work from Home Options)
• €60k – €65k+ Basic (Negotiable, dependent on experience)
• Annual Bonus
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Paid Annual Leave
• Parking
• Canteen
• Relocation Package (€)

Role:

You’ll lead Packaging Development across business units, driving excellence from concept through to commercialization. You’ll collaborate cross‑functionally, mentor peers, and influence packaging decisions that ensure compliance, optimize performance, and enhance patient outcomes.

The Packaging Engineer will work on sterile medical device packaging activities for the business unit and associated manufacturing sites. They will work as part of a team on new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products. This includes packaging and labelling system development, manufacturing, and performance to the point of end use. They will also support business unit and departmental continuous improvement objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects for new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products
• Recommend new packaging materials, equipment, and suppliers
• Develop and validate sterile packaging and labelling systems and equipment
• Ensure compliance with and monitor changes to packaging regulations
• Write and coordinate technical documentation, including design assurance documents, protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, work instructions, and original data
• Develop and validate test methods
• Source and validate packaging test equipment
• Identify and support cost savings opportunities
• Represent the company at industry events (conferences, seminars, etc.)
• Educate the organization on packaging best practices

Experience:

• Third Level Qualification (Science or Engineering Discipline)
• 2-4 Years Previous Experience in Sterile Packaging System Development and Validation

Skills Matrix:

• Automated and manual packaging forming, loading, sealing, closing, and labelling equipment selection, development, and validation
• Form-fill-seal and heat seal equipment
• Sterile barrier seal tooling development
• Flexible barrier material performance and selection
• Porous and non-porous material performance and selection
• Design of experiment and process validation
• Test methods for materials, integrity, physical properties, distribution simulation, and aging
• Fibre-based materials, including paperboard and corrugate
• Sterilization processes
• Labelling printers, application equipment, and vision systems
• Colour specification
• Human factors and usability engineering
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 11607, EU MDR, UDI, ASTM D10 and F02, IEC 62366, and FDA Guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
• Experience with Qumas, SAP, CAPE, TOPS, JMP, Minitab, Microscan

Key Words:

Senior Packaging Engineer / Project Manager / Team Lead / Automated Packaging Systems / Labelling Systems / Sterile Medical Device Packaging / ISO 11607 / ASTM / D10 / F02 / Mayo / Ireland