Packaging Engineer

ACL Digital; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital's Packaging Engineering team in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an engineer to apply core principles to the design, qualification and implementation of packaging components and related systems. The role supports global supply, new product introductions and partnerships while focusing on material knowledge and documentation.

Key functions include leading material selection, conducting distribution testing to standards like ASTM D4169, and creating specifications with change control.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's with 2 years of packaging or related experience.
• Associate degree with 6 years of experience.
• High school diploma with 8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and evaluations to select primary and secondary packaging materials for products.
• Perform distribution testing per ASTM D4169 and related standards (ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP, EP).
• Write test protocols and perform evaluations to support reports for material choices.
• Create specifications and manage implementation through technical change records.
• Build, modify, and approve engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities for new or changed components/processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Device Engineering, Regulatory, and others in pre-commercial and commercial activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Associate degree with 6 years experience

High school diploma / GED with 8 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

SolidWorks

Job description

This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) and is located in Thousand Oaks, CA. The position will support global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position will apply engineering principles to implement the accurate design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment, and processes. A knowledge of common materials utilized in healthcare packaging is key to this role. Material knowledge of structural components are integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role: bottles, labels, trays, lidding material, leaflets, paperboard, sterile barrier packaging, corrugate, etc. The position entails interpersonal, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the opportunity to work in teams and adapt to a continuously evolving environment.

Basic Qualifications

Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Max Rate Not to Exceed (If this differs from the job posting template):

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Lead testing and evaluations to recommend and select primary and secondary packaging materials for both large and small molecule products
• Perform distribution testing per ASTM D4169. Complete testing standards using ASTM, ISO, TAPPI, USP and EP
• Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to uphold the use of selected materials and packaging components
• Creating specifications along with implementation through technical change records
• Build, modify, and approve engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Solid Works, or similar software applications
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (i.e. Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Device Engineering, Primary Container Engineering, Artwork/Labeling, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities