Principal Packaging Engineer

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

Hi,

My name is Karthik Mutyala, from Stark Pharma Solutions Inc, we are hiring talents for our client. I am working on Principal Packaging Engineer right now. Please send me your updated resume if you have relevant experience and interested in this position. The detailed job description is as follows

Position

Principal Packaging Engineer

Location

Round Lake, IL (Onsite Remote up to 2 days/week)

Duration

12-Month Contract

Schedule

Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Packaging Engineer to support pharmaceutical packaging engineering initiatives within an R&D environment. This role focuses on sustaining engineering, packaging optimization, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and new product introductions while collaborating with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

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

I am actively connecting with professionals for current and upcoming opportunities. If you are open to exploring new roles or would like to stay informed about relevant positions, please send me your updated resume along with the best number and time to reach you.

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Thank you,

Karthik Mutyala
Recruiting Manager

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc

Email: [e-mail]

15 Corporate Place S, Suite 350,

Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

www.starkpharma.com