Package Engineer / Technical Packaging Engineer || Toronto, ON - Onsite || Fulltime FTE

Package Engineer / Technical Packaging Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Onsite
Experience: 6 8+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Package Engineer / Technical Packaging Engineer with 6 8+ years of industry experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on Packaging Development experience. The ideal candidate must have experience in the Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry and strong working knowledge of cGMP/GMP, packaging materials, packaging equipment, testing, package development, and highly regulated environments .

Mandatory Requirements:

• 6 8+ years of overall industry experience.

• Minimum 3+ years of Packaging Development / Package Engineering experience.

• Pharmaceutical, OTC, or Consumer industry experience is mandatory.

• GMP/cGMP experience is mandatory.

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment .

• Strong technical knowledge of:

  • Packaging Materials

  • Packaging Equipment

  • Package Testing

  • Package Development

  • Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute packaging site transfer projects and packaging lifecycle management initiatives.

• Plan and execute package engineering assignments related to complex packaging projects.

• Develop material and structural aspects of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary packaging systems .

• Design, create, review, and approve packaging component specifications .

• Work closely with R&D on primary component design and product-related changes.

• Lead package design development, assessment, and qualification activities.

• Develop and manage packaging documentation, including:

  • Package Component Specifications

  • Package Development Assessments

  • Package Development Plans

  • Packaging Line Trial Protocols and Reports

  • Package Development Reports

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through implementation.

• Determine and coordinate physical package testing to ensure product and package integrity.

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of packaging issues encountered during manufacturing and in the field.

• Execute packaging projects in compliance with government regulations, cGMP, and corporate guidelines .

• Plan and execute packaging line trials and package testing .

• Support packaging-related investigations, technical assessments, and corrective actions.

• Create and maintain:

  • Copy & Graphics Specifications

  • Pallet Patterns

  • Finished Put-Up Specifications

• Perform SAP-related packaging activities , including:

  • Data Entry

  • Raw Material Code Requests

  • Bill of Materials (BOM)

  • Packaging Material Master Data

Technical Skills:

• Packaging Engineering / Package Development

• Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging

• Packaging Materials & Components

• Packaging Equipment

• Package Testing & Qualification

• Packaging Line Trials

• Packaging Site Transfers

• Packaging Lifecycle Management

• cGMP / GMP

• Regulatory Compliance

• Packaging Documentation

• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• SAP / BOM

• Component Specifications

• Pallet Patterns & Finished Put-Up Specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Pharmaceutical, OTC, Consumer Healthcare, or CPG environments.

• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments .

• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.

• Strong technical writing, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a Packaging Engineer / Package Development Engineer with strong experience in Pharmaceutical, OTC, or Consumer products , hands-on GMP/cGMP , and proven experience leading packaging development, site transfers, packaging testing, line trials, specifications, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management projects .