Packaging Engineer

As a key member of the Engineering team, the Packaging Engineer works cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Product Development, Marketing, Process Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure packaging solutions are manufacturable, compliant, cost-effective, and successfully implemented.
The Packaging Engineer leads projects related to the packaging of new products and modifications to existing packaging configurations, materials, components, equipment, and production lines. This position manages packaging projects from initial concept and feasibility assessment through testing, implementation, commissioning, qualification, and production startup. This role provides technical ownership for packaging performance, including equipment capability, package quality, line efficiency, material selection, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment. The individual will work directly with suppliers on material selection and sample creation, coordinating efforts internally to meet required timelines
Requirements
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience leading packaging projects for new products, line extensions, packaging modifications, or new packaging formats
Experience with automated packaging equipment such as fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, case packers, conveyors, coding systems, and vision inspection systems
Working knowledge of packaging materials, components, specifications, testing methods, and supplier quality requirements
Working knowledge of barrier properties associated with various packaging materials and the impact on shelf life
Strong project management, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electromechanical equipment, determine root cause, and implement sustainable corrective actions
Understanding of manufacturing performance measures including OEE, cycle time, throughput, downtime, yield, scrap, and labor efficiency
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment layouts, packaging drawings, and technical documentation
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 5+ years of packaging, manufacturing, or process engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or engineering reporting systems
WHAT YOU’LL DO
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Packaging Engineering & Technical Ownership
Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for packaging equipment, materials, processes, and line standards
Partner with manufacturing engineers to develop and optimize packaging systems to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability
Evaluate packaging materials, components, and designs for manufacturability, product protection, quality, and cost
Maintain packaging specifications, technical documentation, and engineering standards
Partner with suppliers and Procurement to evaluate alternate materials and reduce packaging costs
Investigate packaging-related quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Ensure packaging systems and processes comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and company requirements
Packaging Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead packaging projects for new products, line extensions, packaging redesigns, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and modifications to existing packaging systems
Translate product and business requirements into packaging, equipment, tooling, automation, utility, and process requirements
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, technical specifications, and capital justifications
Evaluate, select, and implement packaging equipment and technologies that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational capability
Manage projects through design, procurement, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup
Plan and execute packaging trials, engineering runs, line testing, and initial production runs
Analyze packaging line performance and identify opportunities to improve OEE, throughput, changeover time, material utilization, labor efficiency, and reliability
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime, waste, packaging defects, and operating costs
Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Product Development to implement sustainable process and equipment improvements
Ensure packaging changes and projects are successfully transferred into routine manufacturing operations and achieve targeted business results
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and validation activities
Develop and maintain packaging-related SOPs, work instructions, specifications, and training materials
Incorporate safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, and compliance requirements into packaging designs and equipment modifications
Partner with Quality to establish packaging acceptance criteria, testing protocols, and inspection requirements
Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness
Collaboration & Additional Responsibilities
Prepare engineering updates, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and project status reports
Provide technical training and guidance to operators, maintenance technicians, and other stakeholders
Support packaging operations and engineering projects at Henderson and Broomfield facilities
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT
A large percentage of the time is spent in production and packaging areas where noise levels can be moderate to high
Duties are performed in a smoke-free office and cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment
Regular interaction with moving machinery, packaging equipment, and production operations
Travel between company facilities and to equipment or supplier locations as required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and reach
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Push/Pull up to 300 lbs
Benefits
ProCaps provides :
A competitive salary!
Top-Tier Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - $0 when you qualify for the Wellness Program!
Paid Time Off, Eight (8) Company Holidays
401(k) with Company Match – up to 4.5%
100% Company Life Coverage
100% Short Term Disability Coverage
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Vitamin Allowance + Discounts
Company-Funded Health Savings Account ($1,600/year)
Cash Reward Employee Referral Program
Pet Insurance
*** Fantastic work environment that focuses on Safety, Quality, Community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders!

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