Packaging Engineer

Intellectt INC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt INC is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the transfer, commercialization, and launch of pharmaceutical products in a regulated manufacturing environment at Columbus, OH.

The role leads packaging and process activities including risk assessments, line trials, validation support, specification development, and cross-functional coordination with development, quality, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure product quality and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical packaging engineering or manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Experience with container closure systems, packaging specs, validation activities, and commercialization support.
• Strong troubleshooting, risk assessment, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and process activities including risk assessments, line trials, validation support, and spec development.
• Coordinate with development, quality, operations, and regulatory teams to ensure regulatory readiness.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Technology transfer

Regulated environment experience

Container closure systems

Validation activities

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmacy

Job description

Title: Packaging Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH (100% onsite)

Duration: 6-12+ Months

Rate: $48/Hr - $56/Hr

Role Overview: Our client needs a packaging engineer to support the transfer, commercialization, and launch of pharmaceutical products within a regulated manufacturing environment. The engineer will lead packaging and process-related activities including risk assessments, line trials, validation support, specification development, and cross-functional coordination with development, quality, operations, and regulatory teams. The role requires evaluating packaging systems and container closure solutions to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Candidates should be comfortable troubleshooting manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting products through commercialization and early lifecycle management.

Required Skills:

• Pharmaceutical or nutraceutical packaging engineering, technology transfer, or manufacturing experience in a regulated environment
• Experience with container closure systems, packaging specifications, validation activities, and commercialization support
• Strong troubleshooting, risk assessment, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serialization, pallet configurations, or packaging line optimization
• Experience supporting site transfers, product launches, or process improvements
• Exposure to SAP, TrackWise, eForms, or similar manufacturing quality systems

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline required.