Senior Packaging Engineer: Lifecycle & Compliance Leader

eTeam; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in the United States seeks an experienced packaging engineer to drive design, development, testing, and scale-up of packaging components and systems. You will lead cross-functional packaging projects and coordinate with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and quality teams to meet regulatory and cost objectives.

The role requires 6+ years in packaging, 3+ years in development/equipment, and experience in consumer, OTC, or pharmaceutical industries with GMP exposure. Some travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in industry with at least 3 years in package development and packaging equipment.
• Experience in Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industries; GMP experience preferred.
• Experience in highly regulated environments.
• Advanced technical knowledge related to packaging materials, packaging equipment, testing and development.
• Experience overseeing complex projects in a matrixed environment.
• May travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in design, development, testing, and scale-up packaging components and systems.
• Lead packaging development with cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, supply chain, etc.).
• Manage a small group of package engineers and/or contractors.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D to execute projects, tech transfers, and compliance remediation.
• Attend GMP training and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Identify, report, and correct deviations promptly.
• Plan and execute packaging assignments for lifecycle initiatives.
• Lead lifecycle management of packaging materials and integration with product and Marketing strategies.
• Develop and route packaging development documentation for approvals.
• Lead packaging projects in compliance with government and corporate guidelines.
• Execute packaging line trials and testing.
• Provide recommendations on general packaging guidelines and standards.

Skills

Packaging design

Regulated environment experience

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Sciences

Job description

eTeam in the United States seeks an experienced packaging engineer to drive design, development, testing, and scale-up of packaging components and systems. You will lead cross-functional packaging projects and coordinate with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and quality teams to meet regulatory and cost objectives.

The role requires 6+ years in packaging, 3+ years in development/equipment, and experience in consumer, OTC, or pharmaceutical industries with GMP exposure. Some travel may be needed.