Senior Packaging Equipment Engineering Lead

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Equipment Engineering to lead packaging and device assembly equipment initiatives within a global packaging network. This role provides technical leadership across lifecycle, from design to qualification, with focus on process efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in pharma/biotech, strong project management, and deep GMP knowledge, plus experience with serialization and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech/medical device with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience implementing equipment standards across multiple sites.
• Strong background in device packaging and process.
• Proven project management and GMP knowledge.
• Experience with design control, validation, and tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex packaging/equipment projects across sites.
• Provide SME support for packaging and assembly equipment.
• Collaborate on serialization strategy and equipment standards.
• Assess new tech for compatibility with packaging lines.
• Drive cross-functional teamwork and problem solving.

Skills

Biopharma industry

Biotechnology

Change controls

Deviation management

GMP compliance

Lean manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Mechanical engineering

Medical devices

Packaging engineering

New product introduction

Process validation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director of Equipment Engineering to lead packaging and device assembly equipment initiatives within a global packaging network. This role provides technical leadership across lifecycle, from design to qualification, with focus on process efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in pharma/biotech, strong project management, and deep GMP knowledge, plus experience with serialization and cross-functional teams.