Packaging Engineer - Hybrid Medical Device Contract

JCW Group; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer for a 12-month contract to lead packaging development from concept through verification. You will develop thermoform tray components and other packaging, plan tests, and set specifications for new products.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on NPD packaging experience within the last 3 years and strong root cause analysis. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, and manufacturing while mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent.
• NPD packaging engineering experience in the last 3 years.
• Hands-on design experience with thermoform tray components.
• Experience with packaging design verification.
• Working knowledge of design controls in regulated environments.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating across teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development activities for new and next-generation products from concept through verification.
• Design thermoform tray components and other packaging in line with product and user needs.
• Plan, run, and analyze packaging tests and define technical specifications.
• Apply root cause analysis to technical challenges across projects.
• Work within design control requirements and produce clear documentation.
• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Mentor engineers and lead project workstreams or teams as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all quality system requirements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent

Job description

JCW Group is seeking a Packaging Engineer for a 12-month contract to lead packaging development from concept through verification. You will develop thermoform tray components and other packaging, plan tests, and set specifications for new products.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on NPD packaging experience within the last 3 years and strong root cause analysis. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, and manufacturing while mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid environment.