Packaging Engineer II

Job Description

Packaging Compliance Labs (PCL) is a medical device packaging testing, engineering, and contract packaging partner with headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI and a testing lab in Billerica, MA. We pride ourselves on taking typical industry challenges and turning them into key differentiators that set us apart from our competitors. This makes PCL a true packaging engineering partner for medical device manufacturers. Our employees embody our five core values: placing patient safety first, becoming the expert, going the extra mile, empowering others for success, and working hard & having fun! By embodying our core values, PCL strives towards our mission to deliver solutions that enable life changing medical innovation.

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For 5 consecutive years, PCL has been added to the “Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies” list. We have also been named a 2026 winner for “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”. After over a decade of “working hard and having fun” and half a dozen facility expansions, PCL continues to see rapid growth and we are looking to add a Packaging Engineer II to our PCL family!

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Essential Responsibilities

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•       Support project execution under direction; complete assigned tasks within defined scope using project management tools; develop awareness of project timelines, deliverables, and documentation practices

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•       Apply foundational knowledge of packaging engineering principles under supervision; develop familiarity with ISO 11607, ASTM, and ISTA standards in medical device and pharmaceutical packaging environments; learn by doing with guidance from senior engineers

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•       Provide technical expertise in healthcare packaging design, development, and validation; ensure accuracy through procedure validation

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•       Maintain records and manage all aspects of packaging engineering projects; respond promptly to customer inquiries

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•       Utilize Lean tools (value stream mapping, kaizen events, problem solving) to reduce waste and improve operational excellence

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•       Provide relevant training to PCL Lab Technicians; support sales and business development efforts as applicable

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The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

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The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

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•       A strong work ethic, professional conduct, and a positive contribution to team culture

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•       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in direct client interface

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•       Motivation to seek additional technical certifications and actively participate in industry-specific organizations

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•       Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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Qualifications

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Qualifications

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•       Zero to two years’ experience in packaging engineering, packaging laboratory testing, or a related field; medical packaging experience preferred

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•       Bachelor of Science (BS) in Packaging Engineering or related technical field; training will be provided

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•       Previous package testing/laboratory experience preferred

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Compensations & Benefits

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Compensation & Benefits

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•       This position is salary exempt. The pay range varies depending on skills, abilities, relevant experience, and length of service with the company

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•       Benefits for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage, optional participation in a Health Savings Account, voluntary Pet Insurance, 401k retirement match, paid time off and sick time.