Pharma Packaging Engineer – Hybrid (2 days remote)

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc in Round Lake, IL is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer for a 12-month contract onsite with up to 2 remote days weekly. Lead packaging projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost savings in an R&D environment.

The role emphasizes sustaining engineering, packaging optimization, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years packaging engineering experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and processes (flexible packaging, thermoforming, flow-wrap, form/fill/seal, corrugated packaging, printing technologies).
• Experience with change control, packaging validation, DOE, statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple packaging projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, technical documentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging engineering projects supporting CAPA, regulatory compliance, supplier changes, cost savings, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and execute packaging verification protocols, change controls, and qualification activities.
• Design, evaluate, and improve packaging materials and processes to enhance quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Create packaging specifications, technical drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and suppliers to implement packaging solutions.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues using DMAIC, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Support packaging process validation and manufacturing implementation at domestic and international sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Communication

Technical documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Job description

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc in Round Lake, IL is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer for a 12-month contract onsite with up to 2 remote days weekly. Lead packaging projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost savings in an R&D environment.

The role emphasizes sustaining engineering, packaging optimization, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support new product introductions.