Packaging Development Engineer - Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Innovation (Biologics / Combina[...]

Job Title Packaging Development Engineer – Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Innovation (Biologics / Combination Products / GMP) (JP15071N) Location Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 Employment Type Contract Business Unit Manufacturing Science & Technology Function Process Development / Engineering / Operations Duration 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent) Posting Date 04/29/26 Pay Rate $36 - $41/hour W2 Notes Only qualified candidates need apply. Standard hours. Not looking for degree in Packaging Engineering. Job Description 3 Key Consulting is hiring a Packaging Development Engineer – Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Innovation (Biologics / Combination Products / GMP) for a consulting engagement with a leading global biopharmaceutical company. In this role you will support the client’s Manufacturing Science & Technology organization and be responsible for the development, optimization, qualification, and lifecycle management of secondary and tertiary packaging systems for commercial and development-stage products. The engineer will contribute to packaging solutions supporting biologics, sterile injectables, and combination products such as prefilled syringes and autoinjectors. The successful candidate will work cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Device Development, and external suppliers to drive packaging innovation, improve manufacturability, ensure regulatory compliance, and support product launches, technology transfers, and supply continuity. Key Responsibilities & Day‑to‑Day Activities Lead development and optimization of secondary & tertiary packaging for biologics, sterile injectables, and combination products (e.g., prefilled syringes, autoinjectors). Create novel designs and maintain component specifications for cartons, labels, and distribution packaging. Conduct packaging manufacturing process engineering studies. Ensure compliance with global regulatory expectations. Prepare and review packaging documentation for regulatory submissions. Support technology transfer, scale‑up, and readiness activities at Amgen manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing locations. Partner with suppliers and Supply Chain to qualify components, assess supplier capability, manage change notifications, and implement new material technologies. Represent Packaging Engineering on cross‑functional project teams, ensuring alignment with design control and traceability requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. 2+ years of professional scientific engineering experience. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence across functions. Attention to detail with a mindset of getting things done correctly and robustly the first time. Ability to work onsite at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks campus. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering or related field. Experience with structural design, finite element analysis (FEA), and utilization of artificial intelligence. Experience with GMP, GDP, and GLP principles. Top Must Have Skills Ability to influence through clear and concise verbal communication. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3key Consulting, Inc.