Packaging Engineer

Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development for biologics and pharmaceuticals. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to implement packaging solutions, evaluate materials, and ensure cost-effective, compliant packaging.

Responsibilities include leading packaging projects, reviewing artwork, validating components, and supporting continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• Advanced degree or training in manufacturing preferred.
• 3-7+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement packaging materials/systems considering operations, regulatory, marketing, and quality.
• Coordinate material and packaging system testing for regulatory filing requirements.
• Develop and execute test protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites on packaging development.
• Lead or participate in project teams.
• Support packaging component and equipment selection and validation.
• Address quality deviations during manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on changes to key components.
• Partner with Global Procurement on vendor strategy and implementation.
• Support continuous improvements and packaging process robustness.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

cGMP environments

Glass packaging

Delivery systems

Sterilized components

Regulatory collaboration

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering

Advanced manufacturing degree/training

Job description

The Packaging Engineer will support and collaborate with manufacturing in executing project plans directly related to packaging. This includes new product introductions, new market launches, supplier changes, manufacturing line support and package development. The engineer will establish packaging systems that meet the needs of Commercial and Manufacturing with optimal process and cost effectiveness. The Packaging Engineer is expected to manage projects and provide expert leadership concerning packaging and packaging systems for the corporation. The Packaging Engineer will collaborate with the Global Artwork Center in reviewing and creating structures for printed packaging components.

• Evaluate, recommend, develop, and implement packaging materials/systems based on multiple factors and influence (i.e. operations, regulatory, marketing, quality, artwork center, etc.)
• Perform and/or coordinate material and packaging system testing as required by regulatory filing requirements
• Develop and execute test protocols and reports
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites on packaging development
• Lead or participate in project teams
• Support packaging component and/or equipment selection and validation
• Problem-solve quality deviations that occur during manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide technical assessments and support for key component changes
• Partner with Global Procurement to execute on aligned strategy, from vendor identification to implementation
• Support continuous improvements and packaging process robustness

Education:

• BS in Packaging Engineering or equivalent years of years of experience
• Relevant advanced degree or training/certificate in manufacturing preferred

Experience:

3-7+ years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineering, ideally with deep expertise in at least one major product platform (biologics, MFAs, or pharmaceuticals)

Skills:

• Lean manufacturing skills
• Regulated, cGMP environments
• Packaging development related to: glass, plastics, delivery systems, sterilized components
• Successful experience operating in different cultures and unfamiliar operating situations; strong written and oral communication