Principal Packaging Engineer

Proclinical Staffing; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing seeks a Principal Packaging Engineer for a leading healthcare company based in New Jersey. You will serve as the enterprise-wide technical expert, leading packaging strategy and regulatory compliance across products.

Responsibilities include shaping the technical roadmap, developing innovative packaging solutions, and representing the company at industry events. This role requires 8+ years in packaging development within regulated environments and a strong mentorship mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in new product development and leadership in a regulated environment.
• Packaging development for FDA regulated products with 8+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap for packaging innovation and align with business priorities.
• Develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges in packaging.
• Act as subject matter expert in FDA-regulated packaging standards (CCIT, ISO 11607, USP <1207>, USP <661>).
• Represent the organization at key conferences, seminars and industry events.
• Stay current with regulatory trends and scientific advances in packaging.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Champion initiatives delivering improvements in product performance, cost efficiency, or regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute innovation strategies including new technologies, methods and IP creation.
• Lead development of new products, technologies, and methods with measurable impact.

Skills

Packaging engineering

FDA-regulated packaging

New product development

Technical leadership/mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Proclinical is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer for a leading healthcare company based in New Jersey.

Primary Responsibilities:

In this role, you will serve as the enterprise-wide technical expert and strategic lead in FDA regulated packaging. You will leverage deep knowledge in packaging including but not limited to design, test methods, standards, and industry insights to create and deliver a pipeline of breakthrough innovations and overall organizational improvement. You must take responsibility for technical mentorship and coaching, fostering technical growth and knowledge of junior engineers while strengthening the team’s technical capabilities. As a recognized expert, you will guide internal and external teams on the application of packaging standards (e.g., CCIT, ISO 11607, USP <1207>, USP <661>, etc.), and represent the company in regulatory interactions, technical forums, and industry partnerships.

The position is based in New Jersey in a hybrid work environment – 4 days per week onsite.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
• New Product development and leadership in a regulated environment.
• Packaging development for FDA regulated products.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in product development and R&D support, with a demonstrated track record of scientific and packaging development responsibilities.

The Principal Packaging Engineer will:

• Own the technical roadmap for packaging innovation and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges.
• Act as subject matter expert in packaging for FDA regulated products (expert in packaging standards such as CCIT, ISO 11607, USP <1207>, USP <661>, etc.).
• Identify, scope and represent the organization at key conferences, seminars and other professional events.
• Stay current and keep stakeholders updated with emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and scientific advancements in packaging.
• Exhibit a proactive mindset in identifying, vetting and implementing new opportunities for innovation and improvement of the organization.
• Champion initiatives that deliver quantifiable improvements in product performance, cost efficiency, or regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute innovation strategies aligned with business goals, including new technologies, methods, and IP creation.
• Lead the development of new products, technologies, and methods that deliver measurable impact and enhance organizational success.
• Assess and take necessary actions to acquire new in-house technologies to improve company’s capabilities.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.