Packaging Engineer — GMP Packaging & Serialization Expert

Alcami; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcami is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and manage pharmaceutical packaging from concept through implementation, ensuring components and processes work together in a GMP environment.

You will translate customer requirements into specifications, oversee changes to packaging specs, support serialization, and collaborate with operations to optimize performance. This on-site role requires a 1st shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical cGMP environment experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Design & Specification Management: Design and manage packaging systems from concept through implementation (bottles, labels, cartons, pallet configurations).
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed packaging specifications (materials, dimensions, graphics).
• Translate customer requirements into clear, executable packaging solutions.
• Evaluate packaging components and assess impacts of design or material changes.
• Own full lifecycle of packaging specs, including updates, validation, and rollout.
• Change Control & Project Execution: Lead and document specification changes, ensuring proper approvals and compliance.
• Coordinate updates with clients, including drug application holders.
• Support packaging-related projects, implementing changes to meet project goals.
• Manage documentation, validation, and execution of packaging modifications.
• Ensure all changes align with regulatory (GMP/serialization) requirements.
• Technical Support & Process Optimization: Serve as SME for packaging systems and serialization processes.
• Troubleshoot packaging and equipment issues to minimize production disruptions.
• Analyze production needs and constraints to recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with operations to improve packaging line efficiency and performance.
• Provide technical support for product-specific packaging challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training: Act as liaison between clients, operations, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate technical requirements and project updates clearly across teams.
• Train team members on packaging systems, processes, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented team environment.

Skills

Packaging design

GMP experience

Project management

Serialization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Alcami is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and manage pharmaceutical packaging from concept through implementation, ensuring components and processes work together in a GMP environment.

You will translate customer requirements into specifications, oversee changes to packaging specs, support serialization, and collaborate with operations to optimize performance. This on-site role requires a 1st shift schedule.