Packaging Engineer

Actalent; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Camarillo, CA, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design, development, testing, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated life sciences environment. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Product Management to create primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.

The role involves validating packaging, supporting change control, DFMEA/PFMEA, and supplier qualification, with hands-on CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years packaging engineering experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with ISTA/ASTM testing and packaging validation.
• Proficiency with CAD/SolidWorks and related tools.
• Familiarity with GMP and ISO 13485, design/change control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Create packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Lead packaging activities for product launches and lifecycle improvements.
• Develop validation protocols and testing strategies (ISTA/ASTM).
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure compliance and performance.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Packaging design

Medical Device Packaging

Packaging Validation

ISTA Testing

ASTM Testing

Design Control

Change Control

DFMEA

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, a growing manufacturer supporting highly regulated life sciences industries, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design, development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Product Management teams to develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products. This role offers a unique opportunity to support new product introductions, packaging validation activities, change management initiatives, and packaging optimization projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, technical documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.
• Lead packaging-related activities for new product introductions and product lifecycle improvements.
• Develop packaging testing strategies and author validation protocols and reports.
• Perform package verification and validation activities including ISTA and ASTM testing.
• Evaluate packaging materials including polymers, corrugate, films, foams, adhesives, labels, inks, and sustainable alternatives.
• Support design control, change control, and risk management activities including DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to qualify materials, improve performance, and resolve packaging issues.
• Investigate packaging-related deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints while driving corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing transfers, process improvements, and packaging equipment qualification projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to support verification, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Packaging engineering, Packaging design, Medical Device Packaging, Packaging Validation, Pharmaceutical Packaging, ISTA Testing, ASTM Testing, Design Control, Change Control, DFMEA, SolidWorks, GMP, iso13485, Labeling, Process Validation, Risk Management, Supplier Management, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Packaging Equipment, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Sustainability, Materials Science, Project Management, Technical Writing, GDP, Validation protocols, Medical device, Pharmaceutical, single use systems, bioprocessing, Packaging, Sterile Packaging, design verification, ISTA, ASTM, PFMEA, investigations, complaints, bags, carton, boxes, gamma sterilization, sterility, sterile

Top Skills Details

Packaging engineering,Packaging design,Medical Device Packaging,Packaging Validation,Pharmaceutical Packaging,ISTA Testing,ASTM Testing,Design Control,Change Control,DFMEA,SolidWorks,GMP,iso13485

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. 4+ years of packaging engineering experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Experience designing and developing product packaging and labeling systems. Understanding of packaging materials including plastics, paper products, adhesives, labels, and corrugated materials. Experience with packaging testing standards such as ISTA, ASTM, or similar. Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or comparable design platforms. Experience authoring validation protocols, test plans, and technical reports. Familiarity with design controls, change controls, and risk management methodologies. Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within GMP-regulated environments.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives. Familiarity with automated packaging or filling equipment. Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification. Experience supporting supplier qualification and packaging component sourcing activities.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Camarillo, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Statement

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.