Pharmaceutical Packaging Development Engineer

GRANULES CONSUMER HEALTH LLC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GRANULES CONSUMER HEALTH LLC in Virginia seeks a Packaging Engineer to lead design, validation, and optimization of pharmaceutical packaging. You will collaborate with R&D, quality, and manufacturing to ensure compliant, cost-effective packaging solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or pharmaceutical sciences and 5+ years in packaging, with strong knowledge of cGMP, OSHA, and equipment maintenance. On-site work and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of packaging design principles.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of cGMP and OSHA standards.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D and customers for packaging configurations to optimize designs.
• Ensure packaging meets labeling, safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead research activities for cost-effective packaging without compromising quality.
• Communicate with suppliers for FDA filings data (DMF letters, LOAs, technical data sheets, COc/COA, test results).
• Lead experiments, scale-up, exhibit batches & product launch activities with new or existing products.
• Improve packaging processes for sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Train Packaging Operators/Supervisors on safe operation and cleaning/sanitization.
• Maintain logs, batch records, and SOPs to regulatory standards.

Skills

Packaging design principles

Troubleshooting packaging equipment

cGMP/OSHA knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

Description

Areas of Responsibility include but not limited to:

• Work with R&D and customers for their packaging configurations, what motivates consumer choices, and how to optimize designs for effectiveness and sustainability, covering aspects from shelf performance to consumer convenience and environmental impact.
• Ensure that packaging meets all relevant legal requirements, including labeling, safety standards, and environmental regulations.?
• Lead research activities for effective packaging configurations to find cost-effective solutions without compromising product quality or safety.
• Communicate with suppliers of packaging materials to get all necessary information for FDA filings (i.e. DMF letters, LOAs, technical data sheets, COC/COA, test results, etc.).
• Lead experimental, scale-up, exhibit batches & product launch activities with new or existing products.
• Improve inefficient packaging processes to provide sustainable and environmentally compliant packaging solutions.
• Assist on existing and new equipment modifications/ installations and qualifications.?
• Perform moderate to complex adjustments and repairs to packaging and pneumatic equipment.?
• Perform the changeover and set-up of packaging machines as well as troubleshoot mechanical and electrical PLC systems.?
• Ensure full compliance with Company policies, procedures, cGMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs always. Ensure documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Guide and coach Packaging Operators/ Supervisors in the safe and effective operation of packaging line machines. This includes training to assist with breakdown and cleaning /sanitization of the machine parts and components.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to ensure a safe environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned at the discretion of management.

Requirements

Minimum Knowledge/Skills

• Strong understanding of Packaging design principles.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple departments.
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Can accommodate non-routine work schedules, and be able to respond to call-ins.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with the ability to work with minimal supervision and limited direction.
• Mechanical aptitude, math, and computer skills
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc and experience in completing GMP documentation.

Minimum Experience & Education

• At least an Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years in packaging area required including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of five (5) year work experience in nutritional’s, supplements, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.