Packaging Engineer

Institute of Packaging Professionals; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Packaging Professionals is seeking a Packaging Engineer II for a 2-year W2 contract located onsite in Lafayette, CO. This role focuses on medical device packaging projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 11607 and ASTM standards, and leading validation testing and documentation.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of packaging engineering experience, with travel up to 30% and the ability to lift 30 lbs. Immediate interviews are expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of packaging engineering experience.
• Strong experience with ISO 11607 and ASTM packaging validation standards.
• Experience preparing packaging validation protocols, reports, and performing validation testing.
• Proven ability to lead packaging cost-reduction initiatives (> $100K).
• Knowledge of packaging materials, sterilization processes, and packaging machinery.
• Experience with material qualification, packaging specifications, and manufacturing support.
• Knowledge of Design Controls, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, and Six Sigma is a plus.

Skills

Packaging engineering

ISO 11607

ASTM standards

Validation testing

Cost reduction

Materials knowledge

Sterilization

Packaging machinery

Material qualification

Design Controls

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're Hiring: Packaging Engineer II - Medical Device

Location: Lafayette, CO (100% Onsite)

Duration: 2-year contract

Type: W2 contract

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Key Skills & Requirements:

4+ years of Packaging Engineering experience.

Strong experience with ISO 11607 and ASTM packaging validation standards.

Experience preparing packaging validation protocols, reports, and performing validation testing.

Proven ability to lead packaging cost-reduction initiatives (>$100K).

Knowledge of packaging materials, sterilization processes, and packaging machinery.

Experience with material qualification, packaging specifications, and manufacturing support.

Knowledge of Design Controls, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, and Six Sigma is a plus.

Preferred Education: Packaging Science, Mechanical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering.

Additional Requirements:

100% onsite at Lafayette, CO.

Ability to travel up to 30%.

Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Immediate interviews; looking for qualified candidates ASAP!