Senior Medical Device Packaging Engineer: Process Validation

Katalyst CRO; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks a Packaging Engineer to support and improve packaging operations for medical device manufacturing. You will lead packaging process development, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring robust, compliant packaging solutions.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering, you will resolve issues, drive continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma, and maintain rigorous technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Engineering experience or equivalent advanced degree and relevant experience.
• Experience in Medical Device, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging validation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve packaging operations for medical device manufacturing.
• Lead packaging process development, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project leadership

Technical communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging/engineering

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

Job description

Katalyst CRO seeks a Packaging Engineer to support and improve packaging operations for medical device manufacturing. You will lead packaging process development, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring robust, compliant packaging solutions.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering, you will resolve issues, drive continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma, and maintain rigorous technical documentation.