Packaging Engineer

Systems Ally; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Ally seeks a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, validate, and implement packaging systems for medical devices. You will drive continuous improvement, work closely with manufacturing, quality, R&D, regulatory, and supply chain teams, and ensure solutions meet product protection and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a packaging or related engineering field and 3+ years in regulated environments; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in packaging or related engineering field.
• 3+ years in packaging, manufacturing, medical devices, or regulated industries.
• Experience with packaging validation and testing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems for medical device products.
• Lead packaging validation and testing activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain and external suppliers to deliver compliant packaging solutions.

Skills

Packaging materials

Packaging equipment

FDA GMP

Statistics & validation

Risk management

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Minitab

CAD

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Cleanroom operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Engineering field

Tools

What else?

Job description

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of packaging systems for medical devices manufactured at the site. This role ensures packaging solutions meet product protection, regulatory, quality, operational, and customer requirements while supporting FDA remediation activities, process optimization, product launches, and cost reduction initiatives. The Packaging Engineer collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to deliver compliant and efficient packaging solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Packaging Design & Development

• Design, develop, and implement primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems for medical device products.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in packaging, manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with packaging validation and testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and quality systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Technical Skills

• Packaging materials and technologies
• Packaging equipment and automation systems
• FDA regulations and GMP requirements
• Statistical analysis and validation methodologies
• Risk management and FMEA processes
• Root cause analysis and CAPA systems
• Statistical software (Minitab preferred)
• CAD software preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and cleanroom environment