Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer

Employee Workplace; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insur

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role pays $82.00/hour and leads packaging integration for acquisitions and product transitions.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess packaging systems, manage documentation, and drive due diligence through implementation, with room to mentor others and influence critical projects in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, or package development experience.
• Experience with validation, verification, quality systems, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions and business-critical projects.
• Develop packaging strategies, project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Conduct due diligence, gap analysis, data review, and design evaluations.
• Manage packaging design, material selection, process studies, and engineering investigations.
• Oversee packaging verification, validation, and quality system compliance activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, quality, and engineering teams to achieve project milestones.
• Analyze complex technical data and provide recommendations that improve product and packaging performance.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's in Packaging/Mechanical/Materials/Engineering

Tools

Packaging equipment knowledge

Documentation management

Job description

Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer (Contract - 6 Months)

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $82.00/hour

Lead High-Impact Packaging Integration Projects

Ready to take ownership of complex packaging engineering initiatives that drive business growth? We're seeking a Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging integration, development, and compliance efforts supporting strategic acquisitions and product transitions in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

In this hands-on engineering leadership role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate packaging systems, identify integration opportunities, manage technical documentation, and ensure successful project execution from due diligence through implementation.

What You'll Do

• Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions and business-critical projects
• Develop packaging strategies, project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
• Conduct due diligence, gap analysis, data review, and design evaluations
• Manage packaging design, material selection, process studies, and engineering investigations
• Oversee packaging verification, validation, and quality system compliance activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, quality, and engineering teams to achieve project milestones
• Analyze complex technical data and provide recommendations that improve product and packaging performance
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, or package development experience
• Experience with validation, verification, quality systems, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments
• Medical device industry experience preferred
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.