Senior Packaging Engineer

SIRE® Life Sciences ?; Breda; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer. This role involves leading packaging development projects and providing technical support across manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that packaging solutions meet regulatory, quality, and operational standards. A Master's degree with relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with significant industry experience is required. The position offers an opportunity to coach and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in packaging development with a Master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of packaging design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging development process for new product launches.
• Provide technical support for new materials and packaging processes.
• Manage packaging projects independently and serve as point of contact.
• Analyze packaging processes to implement improvements.
• Coach junior engineers to develop their skills.

Skills

Packaging design

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Our client is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative therapies and delivering high-quality products across the world. The organization emphasizes scientific excellence, operational innovation, and a collaborative culture to support patients and healthcare providers.

Job Description

As an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for leading packaging development projects, providing technical support across manufacturing sites, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will act as a key technical expert, ensuring packaging solutions meet regulatory, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging development process for products at specific manufacturing sites, including new product launches and packaging platform enhancements.
• Provide technical support for new materials and packaging processes, leveraging your expertise in material science and process engineering.
• Manage packaging projects independently, including design, qualification, and validation activities, and act as the primary point of contact for packaging platform leadership.
• Support operational excellence by analyzing packaging processes and implementing improvements to boost productivity, capacity, and quality.
• Facilitate design, verification, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to develop their technical skills and project management capabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 3 years’ relevant packaging development experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging design, manufacturing, and qualification processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven experience working with packaging suppliers and navigating highly regulated environments.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and drive results in a fast‑paced setting.
• Demonstrated project management and problem‑solving abilities.

Other Information

Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!