Senior Packaging Engineer

Job Summary:

Job Title: Sr Packaging Engineer

Job ID: 535684

Client: Medtronic

Location: North Haven, CT

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Experience Level: 7+

Description & Skill Requirement:

• Responsible for supporting and improving packaging operations for medical device manufacturing. Lead packaging process development, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with FDA and quality system requirements.
• Perform root cause investigations, develop CAPA solutions, maintain technical documentation, support packaging equipment and process validation, and drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, project leadership, technical communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of Packaging Engineering experience (or equivalent advanced degree and relevant experience).
• Experience in Medical Device, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging validation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Relevant Industries:

• Medical Device / Healthcare / Pharma / Regulated Manufacturing

Priority 1:

• 7+ years of Packaging Engineering
• Medical Device / regulated manufacturing experience
• Packaging Process Development & Improvement
• IQ/OQ/PQ & Packaging Validation
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
• FDA / Quality System requirements
• Packaging equipment qualification
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• Strong cross-functional collaboration

Priority 2:

• Medical Device packaging experience
• Pharmaceutical / Healthcare packaging
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Quality systems / regulatory compliance
• Project leadership experience
• Technical documentation

Nice to Have:

• Direct FDA-regulated packaging environment
• Continuous improvement / Operational Excellence
• Experience with packaging equipment troubleshooting

What to Look for on Resume:

Packaging Engineering + Medical Device + IQ/OQ/PQ + Validation + CAPA + Root Cause + FDA/Quality Systems + Lean/Six Sigma

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering , or related
• 7+ years of Packaging Engineering experience
• Advanced degree may substitute for some experience if relevant

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.