Lead Packaging Validation Engineer

Planet Pharma; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Packaging Engineer to validate and qualify new packaging materials for absorbable suture products. You will lead packaging validation activities, develop plans, and support GST Focus Factory packaging projects including nylon film qualification. Onsite, full-time position in Connecticut.

You will collaborate with engineering management, design, and manufacturing to ensure compliant, robust packaging solutions and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Packaging).
• 3–5 years of packaging or validation experience.
• Top technical skills: packaging experience, validation (OQ/IQ/PQ), vision inspection systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test packaging solutions for product protection, display, and handling.
• Determine packaging specs based on product needs, costs, legal requirements, and protection needs.
• Consider exterior packaging aesthetics, product identification, sales appeal, printing, and production techniques.
• Prepare GMP documentation and support prototype line development in manufacturing facilities.
• Act as project lead for packaging validation activities and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Packaging experience

Validation experience (OQ/IQ/PQ)

Vision inspection familiarity (Cognex/

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Packaging Engineer to validate and qualify new packaging materials for absorbable suture products. You will lead packaging validation activities, develop plans, and support GST Focus Factory packaging projects including nylon film qualification. Onsite, full-time position in Connecticut.

You will collaborate with engineering management, design, and manufacturing to ensure compliant, robust packaging solutions and timely deliverables.