Senior Packaging Engineer Pharma/Biotech, Impactful Projects

FITS LLC; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact projects

Career growth across FITS network

Job summary

FITS is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to support a leading biotechnology manufacturer. You will select, test, and qualify primary and secondary packaging components, and lead projects from evaluation to implementation.

The role requires packaging engineering experience, strong GMP/GDP knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Validation teams to ensure compliant packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree options match seniority: Doctorate; Masters + 2+ years engineering experience.
• Experience in pharma/biotech packaging preferred.
• Strong GMP/GDP knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, selection, and qualification of packaging materials and components.
• Design and run distribution testing per ASTM D4169/ISTA; analyze results.
• Write test protocols and technical reports supporting material choices.
• Support line trials and packaging validation before changes are introduced.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues; lead investigations across production and QA.
• Develop engineering procedures and supervise engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Process Development, QA, Validation, Facilities and suppliers on packaging requirements.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project Management

GMP/GDP knowledge

Team player

Education

Doctorate

Masters+2yrs

Bachelors+4yrs

Job description

FITS is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to support a leading biotechnology manufacturer. You will select, test, and qualify primary and secondary packaging components, and lead projects from evaluation to implementation.

The role requires packaging engineering experience, strong GMP/GDP knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Validation teams to ensure compliant packaging solutions.