Packaging Process Engineer II - Petersburg VA

Kelly Services; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus (10%)

Travel expense coverage

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Petersburg, VA seeks two Packaging Process Engineer II to help design, install, qualify, and ramp packaging processes for essential medicines. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, reliable production.

The role involves vendor management, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and cross-functional problem solving to drive continuous improvement and successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in packaging/process engineering.
• Experience with pen assembly, packaging equipment, and line-level serialization preferred.
• cGMP experience preferred.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone).
• CQV and greenfield facility start-up experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment vendors through design, fabrication, installation, and qualification; coordinate FAT/SAT, on-site maintenance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, and engineering studies; support IQ/OQ/PQ activities.
• Prepare required cGMP documentation and manage changes per site procedures.
• Coordinate technical deliverables across functions to support processes and launches.
• Lead cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive DMAIC and process improvements.
• Adapt priorities to operational disruptions and changing project needs.
• Support regulatory inspections, including FDA/DEA audits.
• Improve equipment reliability and support transition to production ramp-up.
• Provide front-line technical support to Manufacturing for packaging equipment and line serialization.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven root-cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science discipline

Job description

Packaging Process Engineer II

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking two Packaging Process Engineer IIs for an opportunity with one of premier clients in Petersburg, Virginia. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation

$120,000-$135,000 base salary, plus a 10% bonus. Relocation assistance: $10,000, plus 30 days of temporary travel expenses.

Overview

This company is a generic pharmaceutical company dedicated to providing affordable, quality medicines that are accessible to all. Its first fill-finish manufacturing facility in Petersburg, Virginia, is dedicated to the manufacture and supply of essential generic sterile injectable medications.

As the Packaging Process Engineer II, you’ll work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, equipment vendors, and other internal teams to create pen assembly and packaging operations. You’ll support equipment delivery from design through installation, qualification, and production ramp-up - helping establish reliable manufacturing processes for essential medicines.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment vendors through design, fabrication, installation, and qualification; coordinate factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), on-site maintenance, continuous improvement projects, and spare-parts criticality assessments.
• Execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, and engineering studies; support equipment validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Prepare required cGMP documentation and manage changes for assigned equipment in accordance with site change-control procedures.
• Coordinate technical deliverables across business functions to support successful processes and product launches.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues and drive continuous improvement and process optimization using methods such as DMAIC and FMEA.
• Adapt priorities quickly in response to operational disruptions and changing project or business needs.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, including FDA and DEA audits.
• Improve equipment reliability through continuous improvement and TPM processes, supporting the transition from project execution to sustainable manufacturing and production ramp-up.
• Provide front-line technical support to Manufacturing for pen assembly, packaging equipment, and line-level serialization systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science discipline required; at least 5 years of experience in the discipline required.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing and operations is preferred, particularly pen assembly, packaging equipment, and line-level serialization systems; cGMP experience is preferred.
• Project management experience and the ability to manage teams executing work on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; able to explain complex technical issues to external customers and agencies.
• Effective working with outside suppliers; strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and data-driven root-cause analysis and prioritization, including tools such as 5-Why and fishbone diagrams.
• CQV and greenfield facility start-up experience preferred; familiarity with engineering and architectural/construction drawings is highly advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, take ownership of new technical challenges, and deliver assigned projects.
• Passion for the company’s mission to provide affordable, quality generic medicines that are accessible to all.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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