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Packaging Development Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares and Life Sciences

Job Description:
We are seeking a Packaging Development Engineer to design, develop, validate, and optimize packaging systems for new and existing products. This role collaborates closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure packaging solutions meet performance, regulatory, cost, and sustainability requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in package design, testing, validation, and commercialization within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.
  • Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Evaluate packaging materials and components for functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop packaging specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Plan and execute package validation activities, including transit, distribution, and shelf-life testing.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to qualify new packaging materials and resolve technical issues.
  • Support manufacturing line trials, packaging equipment validation, and process improvements.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for packaging-related issues.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, ASTM, ISTA, and other applicable standards.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Procurement.
  • Support cost reduction, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain Design History Files (DHF), change controls, risk assessments, and technical reports.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 2-5 years of experience in packaging development, package engineering, or product development.
  • Experience with packaging materials such as plastics, paperboard, corrugated packaging, labels, films, foams, or glass.
  • Knowledge of packaging validation and performance testing.
  • Experience working with CAD software for packaging design is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, consumer products, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
  • Knowledge of ISTA , STM , ISO 11607 , FDA , and GMP requirements.
  • Experience with packaging line equipment and automation.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
  • Experience with supplier qualification and package commercialization.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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