Packaging Engineer

DPS Group Global; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global in the Netherlands seeks a Packaging Engineer to elevate packaging specs and configurations. You will collaborate with the international packaging team, QA, and artwork, acting as a project hub.

You will document specifications, develop testing protocols, and lead investigations into packaging component issues across production and supply chain. Strong GMP understanding and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Packaging Design or Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of packaging materials and equipment in pharma packaging.
• Experience creating packaging materials specifications and technical layouts.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Document packaging component specifications and change documents per Change Control procedures.
• Create, review and approve testing protocols and reports.
• Assist in troubleshooting and lead investigations on packaging component issues affecting production, warehouse, or QA.
• Develop and improve technical contacts with approved suppliers.
• Lead or contribute to projects related to packaging optimization or new packaging introductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering and Validation).

Skills

Packaging engineering

GMP knowledge

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Packaging/Engineering degree

Job description

Currently we are looking for a packaging engineer that can help us in bringing packaging specifications and configurations to the next level. In this role you will be working closely together with the rest of the (international) packaging team, QA and the artwork team. As you will be a spider in the web, communication and relationship building is key.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Documenting packaging component specifications, technical reports and change of documentation according to Change Control procedures;
• Creating, reviewing and approving testing protocol and reports as required;
• Assisting in trouble shooting and leading investigation on Packaging Component problems for areas like production, warehouse, incoming inspection (minor and major deviation lead);
• Developing and improving technical contact with existing approved suppliers;
• Leading or contributing to projects related to packaging component optimization or new packaging introductions;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (i.e. QA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering and Validation Engineering).

What we expect of you:

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek has the following qualifications:

• A degree in (Packaging) Design, Engineering and/or related professional experience in Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineering;
• Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices;
• Excellent organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal in English) skills;
• The ability to work in teams and adapt to dynamic environment;
• Good understanding of materials and equipment used in secondary and tertiary (pharmaceutical) packaging industry;
• Experienced in creation of packaging materials specifications, including technical layout templates;
• Good understanding of the link between packaging materials specifications, production requirements, artwork requirements, supplier requirements, regulatory requirements, etc.;
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations and problems;
• Manages multiple assignments and processes;
• Independently determines approach to projects;
• Recognizes and escalates problems;
• Contributes to (project)team by ensuring quality of tasks/services provided by self and others;
• Gives support to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects or activities within own department or project team.