Senior Packaging Engineer, Projects

Ferring Holding SA; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Vacation days and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, New Jersey seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead packaging programs, design configurations, and drive processes on automated lines. You will collaborate across Validation, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure GMP compliance and successful device implementation.

The role requires a strong technical packaging background, cross-functional communication, and proven project leadership to manage multiple initiatives and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical or regulated packaging engineering.
• Experience creating packaging designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading packaging qualifications on automated lines.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and global packaging regulations.
• Experience working with vendors and managing packaging development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-critical packaging programs and resolve packaging problems.
• Design, develop and qualify packaging configurations including cartons, trays, inserts, PLEX cases, and secondary packaging.
• Develop packaging configuration drawings, specifications, BOMs, and change controls.
• Lead packaging process qualifications ensuring new configurations run efficiently on production lines.
• Collaborate with Validation, Packaging Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Conduct line trials, assess machinability, and document qualification results.
• Manage vendor interactions including packaging suppliers, printers, and tooling vendors.
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Support audits, deviations, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present change controls in change control committee.
• Manage and execute change controls for all packaging and production BOM items.
• Coordinate project activities from initiation through implementation and closure for other process improvement initiatives, inclusive of creating Project Charters, Project Plans and Schedules, Risk Registers, Budget Tracking Reports and Status Reports.

Skills

Packaging design

Automation qualification

GMP/FDA knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Project management

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

The Senior Packaging Engineer, Projects is responsible for establishing packaging design standards, technical strategy and governance. The packaging engineer will lead other packaging related projects related to automation and/or process improvement initiatives. The role ensures packaging designs meet regulatory requirements, function efficiently on manufacturing lines, and support supply chain, quality, and commercial needs. This position works closely with Validation, Packaging Operations, Supply Chain, vendors, and Regulatory Affairs.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-critical packaging programs and resolve packaging problems.
• Design, develop and qualify packaging configurations including cartons, trays, inserts, PLEX cases, and secondary packaging.
• Develop packaging configuration drawings, specifications, BOMs, and change controls.
• Lead packaging process qualifications ensuring new configurations run efficiently on production lines.
• Collaborate with Validation, Packaging Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Conduct line trials, assess machinability, and document qualification results.
• Manage vendor interactions including packaging suppliers, printers, and tooling vendors.
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Support audits, deviations, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present change controls in change control committee.
• Manage and execute change controls for all packaging and production BOM items, including creation, impact assessment, documentation updates, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Coordinate project activities from initiation through implementation and closure for other process improvement initiatives, inclusive of creating Project Charters, Project Plans and Schedules, Risk Registers, Budget Tracking Reports and Status Reports.
• Manage individual improvement projects.
• Other duties as required and assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical or regulated packaging engineering.
• Experience creating packaging designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading packaging qualifications on automated lines.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and global packaging regulations.
• Experience working with vendors and managing packaging development projects.
• Strong technical packaging knowledge.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in CAD or packaging design software.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as per production schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, hairnets, and other gowning as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout packaging and production areas for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform visual inspections of packaging components, including the ability to read small text.
• Ability to support on‑floor activities.
• Ability to access various areas of the facility, including climbing stairs, walking between buildings, or accessing elevated platforms when required.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels.

Compensation and Benefits

Our Compensation and Benefits At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $121,299 to $173,000 which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

• Base salary range: $121,299 to $173,000.
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees
• 401k plan and company match
• short and long‑term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• wellness benefits
• reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
• sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment
• 15 paid holidays per year
• paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in. We are proud to be an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Location

Parsippany, New Jersey

Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro‑oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint‑Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X.

At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives.

At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey. We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases.