CONTRACT ROLE: Packaging Engineer

Sanisure; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

SaniSure in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead primary and secondary packaging development for new products and improvements. You will collaborate with Product Line Management, R&D, Operations, and Quality to ensure packaging protects product integrity and complies with GMP, GDP, and regulatory standards.

The role involves designing packaging concepts, selecting materials, validating tests (ISTA/ASTM), and supporting change control and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of hands-on packaging or labeling design in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory testing standards (ISTA, ASTM).
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks) for packaging design.
• Experience with design verification, process validation, and risk management (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (including international).

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging requirements by analyzing VOC, complaints, and competitive benchmarks.
• Lead packaging design for new products and post-launch improvements.
• Coordinate verification testing per ISTA/ASTM and document results.
• Support deviation, CAPA, and change control related to packaging.
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Packaging design

GMP compliance

CAD (SolidWorks)

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Temporary - Agency Temp CAM - AVENIDA ACASO, Camarillo, CA, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1283

Salary Range: $60.00 To $70.00 Hourly

This is a Temporary, Contract position expected to last 12 months

About SaniSure

SaniSure is a high-growth multinational manufacturer of single-use products and systems used in the production of biological drugs, including cell therapies, gene therapies, and vaccines. With operations in the U.S. and Europe, we supply global pharmaceutical and biotech companies with the critical tools they need to develop and manufacture some of today's most innovative and life-changing medicines.

As we continue to expand our product offerings and global footprint, SaniSure offers an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, customer-focused company at the forefront of the biotech industry.

Job Summary

The Packaging Engineer works closely with Product Line Management, R&D, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain on primary and secondary packaging developments and improvements. Scope includes project management and technical leadership for packaging and labeling design during New Product Introductions and post-launch improvements, and driving and facilitating associated portions of product and process change management related to packaging, including deviation and non-conformance resolution.

Essential Functions

• Develop clear primary and secondary packaging requirements by gathering voice of customer through Sales and Product Line Managers, reviewing historical customer complaint and non-conformance data to identify common issues with existing packaging, and comparing SaniSure packaging designs with competitors and adjacent industry best practices.
• Analyze packaging specifications, designs, including technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Provide engineering support for packaging compliance (GMP, GDP, sustainability regulations, REACH, RoHS, and other applicable regulatory or customer requirements).
• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and labeling for new and existing products, ensuring product protection and usability.
• Evaluate and select packaging materials (polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, paper, corrugate, films, foams, sustainable alternatives) based on cost, performance, regulatory suitability, and environmental impact.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to optimize packaging and labeling solutions, coordinate material procurement, and provide testing oversight. Create supplier and component redundancy and resolve supplier issues.
• Work with Design Engineering and Manufacturing to integrate a Design for Manufacture & Assembly and Design to Cost perspective into packaging designs.
• Develop testing strategies and protocol documentation.
• Plan and conduct package and label verification and validation testing, including ISTA and ASTM protocols; drop, vibration, compression, humidity, and temperature-controlled. Generate test reports summarizing results.
• Drive Capital equipment requests and qualification for packaging lines and equipment.
• Support driving full documentation of packaging design including BOM, drawings, change control, and procedures.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to support design verification and process validation activities for packaging systems and labeling.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing transitions and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging-related issues.
• Support deviation and non-conformance activities related to packaging issues and drive effective corrective actions.
• Support customer complaint investigations related to packaging and analyze complaint data to identify and address systemic design issues. Propose design changes to resolve. Act with a sense of urgency to manage implementation and monitor effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport and working relationships with other personnel across the organization in support of initiatives to execute packaging improvements and enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Required Experience & Competencies

• 4-6+ years hands-on packaging and/or labeling design and development experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry, or related regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of materials commonly used in pharmaceutical or medical device packaging, including the structural and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes, and paper.
• Working knowledge of industry packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM, TAPPI).
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for packaging design.
• Design verification and process verification/validation protocol and report writing.
• Design control, change control, and risk management experience (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Project management and strong organizational and time management skills with high sense of urgency. Detail and deadline oriented.
• High initiative with the ability to work independently and problem solve with minimal supervision or direction.
• Must have a strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact with staff at all levels within and external to the organization.
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment; familiarity with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and Quality management systems a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%, including occasional international for supplier visits.
• Preferred experience: Sustainable packaging design and lifecycle assessment experience, familiarity with automated packaging/filling line equipment, and Six Sigma / Lean certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.