Senior Packaging Engineer: Lead Validation & Improvement

Lifecore Biomedical, LLC; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, LLC in Chaska, MN, is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging materials, processes, and equipment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and meet regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing (medical device or biopharma), and hands-on experience with packaging design, validation,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Packaging)
• 5+ years in manufacturing, medical device or biopharma preferred
• Experience in packaging equipment specification, validation, and troubleshooting
• Experience in packaging (formed trays, cartons, shippers) design, materials, and validation
• Experience with Cognex vision systems preferred
• Experience with pharmaceutical product serialization preferred
• Hands on mechanical aptitude and engineering skill
• In depth understanding of documents, SOPs, and technical drawings
• Ability to work with manufacturing leaders to create a more robust manufacturing operation

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design, material selection, and sterile barrier development to meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Support packaging production through equipment troubleshooting, operator training, and SOP authoring.
• Support packaging validation including seal integrity testing, shipping studies, and equipment qualification.
• Lead investigations and correct problems involving the manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Identify and implement improvements to the packaging processes and equipment.
• Lead the introduction of new manufacturing processes or changes to existing processes and equipment.
• Lead FMEA activities for packaging materials, processes, and equipment.
• Perform specification, selection, and installation of packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve packaging related issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Packaging engineering

Packaging equipment

SOPs/technical drawings

Cognex vision systems

Pharmaceutical serialization

Hands-on

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Packaging)

Job description

Lifecore Biomedical, LLC in Chaska, MN, is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging materials, processes, and equipment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and meet regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing (medical device or biopharma), and hands-on experience with packaging design, validation,