Packaging Engineer (Supplier Quality)

Infosoft, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Packaging Engineer for its Healthcare Diagnostics division. The role focuses on designing and modifying packaging for worldwide shipping, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, extensive manufacturing experience, and proficiency in CAD tools such as NX and Teamcenter. Candidates must be willing to travel to manufacturing and supplier sites as needed. The position offers competitive pay and a remote working option with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience, with 1-2 years in design.
• Experience in packaging design.
• Basic knowledge of global regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify packaging for worldwide shipping.
• Ensure compliance with various standards and guidelines.
• Organize and implement packaging tests.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Experience directly with suppliers

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Testing methodologies

Regulatory and legislative considerations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX / Teamcenter

3D CAD tools (like Solidworks, Pro/E, Creo)

SAP knowledge

Job description

Pay Rate: $40 to $52/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Job Requisition: JP00078030

Location: Remote (25% travel to Knoxville, TN/ Chicago, IL/Palo Alto, CA/ Seattle, WA)

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This position is for the Healthcare Diagnostics division.

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer (Supplier Quality)

• Responsibility for the design and modification of product-specific packaging for worldwide shipping in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., legal requirements)
• During development, various standards, laws, or guidelines must be complied with, both nationally and internationally. However, these are taught as part of training courses.
• Organization and implementation of packaging tests.

Must-Have Skills

• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience working directly with suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Familiarity with packaging engineering, including:
• o Testing methodologies
• o Regulatory and legislative considerations

Nice-to-Have Skills

• SAP experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interfacing with part suppliers.
• Advanced or extended familiarity with the Microsoft Suite.
• Additional hands-on packaging engineering experience (testing, materials, compliance).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - specialization in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of professional experience, 1-2 years of experience in design.
• Experience in the field of packaging/packaging design.
• NX / Teamcenter (Expert) or comparable 3D CAD tools (i.e., Solidworks, Pro/E, Creo).
• Basic knowledge of global regulatory requirements, in particular the EU Directive 2025/40 (PPWR), as well as the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC or the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 or similar directives.
• Experience in the field of "Sustainability – Circularity" in the field of packaging, transport, and logistics processes, as well as knowledge of corresponding global regulations
• SAP knowledge (Advanced).
• Welding technologies (basic) knowledge.
• May require travel to manufacturing sites - Issaquah, WA; San Jose, CA; Hoffman Estates, IL; OR Knoxville, TN to verify aspects of packaging. Driving proximity to these sites is a plus.
• May also require visits to supplier sites around the US.