Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer

Employee Workplace; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

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 is seeking a Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract to lead packaging strategy and integration for acquisitions. You will guide risk assessment, verification activities, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.

The role requires a packaging/engineering degree and 3+ years' experience with design verification, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field related to packaging.
• 3+ years in packaging engineering, development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with design verification, validation, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
• Develop packaging strategies, timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Review test data, perform gap analyses, and support packaging design decisions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including specs, protocols and reports.
• Manage packaging component development, sourcing, and implementation.
• Coordinate verification/validation while ensuring quality system compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to hit milestones.
• Analyze packaging performance data and suggest improvements.
• Mentor technicians, interns, and project team members as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field

Job description

Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer (Contract | 6-Month Assignment)

Lead Critical Packaging Integration Projects

Are you an experienced packaging engineer looking to make an immediate impact on high-visibility acquisition and integration initiatives? We are seeking a Senior Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging strategy, risk assessment, and integration activities for complex projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This hybrid contract role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams while driving packaging solutions from due diligence through implementation.

What You'll Do

• Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions, transfers, and strategic business initiatives
• Develop packaging strategies, timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
• Review test data, conduct gap analyses, and support packaging design decisions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs
• Manage packaging component development, sourcing, and implementation activities
• Coordinate packaging verification and validation efforts while ensuring compliance with quality system requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones
• Analyze packaging performance data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Mentor technicians, interns, and project team members as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience with design verification, validation, process validation, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and testing methodologies
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred, including medical device, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• $68.50/hour
• 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

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.