{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"047e5e0f117898ff5d211de8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/047e5e0f117898ff5d211de8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/047e5e0f117898ff5d211de8","title":"Packaging Engineer","description":"Description Our client, a growing manufacturer supporting highly regulated life sciences industries, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design, development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Product Management teams to develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products. This role offers a unique opportunity to support new product introductions, packaging validation activities, change management initiatives, and packaging optimization projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.\nCreate and maintain packaging specifications, technical documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.\nLead packaging-related activities for new product introductions and product lifecycle improvements.\nDevelop packaging testing strategies and author validation protocols and reports.\nPerform package verification and validation activities including ISTA and ASTM testing.\nEvaluate packaging materials including polymers, corrugate, films, foams, adhesives, labels, inks, and sustainable alternatives.\nSupport design control, change control, and risk management activities including DFMEA and PFMEA.\nCollaborate with suppliers and vendors to qualify materials, improve performance, and resolve packaging issues.\nInvestigate packaging-related deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints while driving corrective actions.\nProvide technical support during manufacturing transfers, process improvements, and packaging equipment qualification projects.\nEnsure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.\nPartner with Quality and Operations teams to support verification, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nSkills Packaging engineering\nPackaging design\nMedical Device Packaging\nPackaging Validation\nPharmaceutical Packaging\nISTA Testing\nASTM Testing\nDesign Control\nChange Control\nDFMEA\nSolidWorks\nGMP\niso13485\nLabeling\nProcess Validation\nRisk Management\nSupplier Management\nCAPA\nRoot Cause Analysis\nPackaging Equipment\nLean Manufacturing\nSix Sigma\nSustainability\nMaterials Science\nProject Management\nTechnical Writing\nGDP\nValidation protocols\nMedical device\nPharmaceutical\nsingle use systems\nbioprocessing\nPackaging\nSterile Packaging\ndesign verification\nISTA\nASTM\nPFMEA\nTop Skills Details Packaging engineering\nPackaging design\nMedical Device Packaging\nPackaging Validation\nPharmaceutical Packaging\nISTA Testing\nASTM Testing\nDesign Control\nChange Control\nDFMEA\nSolidWorks\nGMP\niso13485\nAdditional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.\n4+ years of packaging engineering experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.\nExperience designing and developing product packaging and labeling systems.\nUnderstanding of packaging materials including plastics, paper products, adhesives, labels, and corrugated materials.\nExperience with packaging testing standards such as ISTA, ASTM, or similar.\nProficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or comparable design platforms.\nExperience authoring validation protocols, test plans, and technical reports.\nFamiliarity with design controls, change controls, and risk management methodologies.\nStrong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nExperience working within GMP-regulated environments.\nPreferred Qualifications: Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives.\nPreferred Qualifications: Familiarity with automated packaging or filling equipment.\nPreferred Qualifications: Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.\nPreferred Qualifications: Experience supporting supplier qualification and packaging component sourcing activities.\nExperience Level Intermediate Level\nJob Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Camarillo, CA.\nPay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.\nEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:\nMedical, dental & vision\nCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\nLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\nShort and long-term disability\nHealth Spending Account (HSA)\nTransportation benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)\nWorkplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo, CA.\nApplication Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.\nAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.\nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.\nIf you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nMassachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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This role offers a unique opportunity to support new product introductions, packaging validation activities, change management initiatives, and packaging optimization projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products.\nCreate and maintain packaging specifications, technical documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.\nLead packaging-related activities for new product introductions and product lifecycle improvements.\nDevelop packaging testing strategies and author validation protocols and reports.\nPerform package verification and validation activities including ISTA and ASTM testing.\nEvaluate packaging materials including polymers, corrugate, films, foams, adhesives, labels, inks, and sustainable alternatives.\nSupport design control, change control, and risk management activities including DFMEA and PFMEA.\nCollaborate with suppliers and vendors to qualify materials, improve performance, and resolve packaging issues.\nInvestigate packaging-related deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints while driving corrective actions.\nProvide technical support during manufacturing transfers, process improvements, and packaging equipment qualification projects.\nEnsure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.\nPartner with Quality and Operations teams to support verification, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nSkills Packaging engineering\nPackaging design\nMedical Device Packaging\nPackaging Validation\nPharmaceutical Packaging\nISTA Testing\nASTM Testing\nDesign Control\nChange Control\nDFMEA\nSolidWorks\nGMP\niso13485\nLabeling\nProcess Validation\nRisk Management\nSupplier Management\nCAPA\nRoot Cause Analysis\nPackaging Equipment\nLean Manufacturing\nSix Sigma\nSustainability\nMaterials Science\nProject Management\nTechnical Writing\nGDP\nValidation protocols\nMedical device\nPharmaceutical\nsingle use systems\nbioprocessing\nPackaging\nSterile Packaging\ndesign verification\nISTA\nASTM\nPFMEA\nTop Skills Details Packaging engineering\nPackaging design\nMedical Device Packaging\nPackaging Validation\nPharmaceutical Packaging\nISTA Testing\nASTM Testing\nDesign Control\nChange Control\nDFMEA\nSolidWorks\nGMP\niso13485\nAdditional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.\n4+ years of packaging engineering experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.\nExperience designing and developing product packaging and labeling systems.\nUnderstanding of packaging materials including plastics, paper products, adhesives, labels, and corrugated materials.\nExperience with packaging testing standards such as ISTA, ASTM, or similar.\nProficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or comparable design platforms.\nExperience authoring validation protocols, test plans, and technical reports.\nFamiliarity with design controls, change controls, and risk management methodologies.\nStrong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nExperience working within GMP-regulated environments.\nPreferred Qualifications: Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives.\nPreferred Qualifications: Familiarity with automated packaging or filling equipment.\nPreferred Qualifications: Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.\nPreferred Qualifications: Experience supporting supplier qualification and packaging component sourcing activities.\nExperience Level Intermediate Level\nJob Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Camarillo, CA.\nPay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.\nEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. 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With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.\nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.\nIf you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nMassachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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