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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level packaging engineer in Ohio is $40.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.06 and $46.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Entry Level Packaging Engineers are typically involved in designing and testing packaging solutions, collaborating with product development and manufacturing teams, and preparing documentation for packaging specifications. They might also conduct packaging performance tests, analyze material choices, and assist in implementing sustainability initiatives. Regular communication with suppliers and internal teams is common to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines. These activities provide broad exposure to engineering processes and build a foundation for future career growth in the packaging industry.

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An Entry Level Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and improving packaging solutions for products. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging is cost-effective, sustainable, and meets industry regulations. Their tasks may include material selection, prototyping, and conducting packaging performance tests. This role helps ensure products are protected during storage and transportation while enhancing user experience and minimizing waste.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Packaging Engineer, you need a bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering or a related field, a strong grasp of materials science, and basic knowledge of packaging design principles. Familiarity with CAD software, packaging testing equipment, and sometimes regulatory standards like ISO or ASTM is typical. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork skills help set candidates apart. These competencies ensure that packaging solutions are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality and safety standards within a collaborative environment.

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Packaging Engineer - Drug Product / Secondary Packaging & Verification - (JP15116)

Packaging Engineer - Drug Product / Secondary Packaging & Verification - (JP15116)

3 Key Consulting

New Albany, OH • On-site

$34 - $37.50/hr

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Posted 17 days ago

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Job Title: Packaging Engineer - Drug Product / Secondary Packaging & Verification - (JP15116)
Location: New Albany, OH. CA. 43054
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Commercial Drug Product
Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 03/18/26
Pay Rate: $34.00 - $37.50/hour W2
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. 100% onsite. Requires flexibility across multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), though it will predominantly operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
3 Key Consulting is hiring a Packaging Engineer - Drug Product / Secondary Packaging & Verification for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
This role supports new drug product packaging initiatives, with a focus on packaging engineering and packaging verification testing. Candidates with relevant experience in industries such as food, consumer products, cosmetics, or home fragrance are also encouraged to apply. The position may require flexibility across multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), though it will predominantly operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must be open to adjusting their schedule as needed to support business demands.
This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) at our client's New Albany, OH. facility. The position will support global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position utilizes physics, engineering and chemistry principles coupled with advanced and diverse materials science understanding and principles to assist in the evaluation, design, qualification and implementation of packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment and processes.
A knowledge of common materials utilized in pharmaceutical packaging is key to this role. This role will support our client's manufacturing network by applying broad knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging operations, equipment, devices, and materials to develop the industry's best combination product assembly and packaging processes.
Understanding of packaging manufacturing equipment and processes and how materials interact with these is essential to the position.
The job will require both planning and technical support of complex projects supporting a new site start-up. This role will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure on-time completion, establish priorities, report project status updates, and manage project dashboards for the Secondary Packaging Engineering team.
This role will have some entry level management potential and the successful candidate will also utilize excellent organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to work in teams and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
This role requires management, problem solving, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environment. Project Management experience supporting implementation of commercial packaging configurations is preferred. Candidate must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools.
Why is the Position Open?
Unplanned Project
Top Must Have Skills:
  • Excellent technical communication
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excel in high pressure fast paced environment and professional

Day to Day Responsibilities:
    • Project Management of entry level engineers and contingent workers
    • Evaluation, recommendation and selection of new secondary packaging materials for pharmaceutical products
    • Assessing complex problems relating to materials, recommending and implementing solutions
    • Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations and submitting technical assessment reports to justify the use of selected materials
    • Write Technical Specifications
    • Representing Final Product Technologies as required
    • Technology transfer from clinical to commercial or from site to site for packaging components and equipment processes
    • Establish priorities to ensure all projects are managed within expected due dates
    • Lead and present new packaging ideas, concepts and design ideas to the Product Development team
    • Ensures cGMP and regulatory compliance are met
    • Ensures that change control procedures are followed working with QA and Regulatory to implement changes
    • Participants in Pre-Approval Inspections (PAI) and interact with regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMEA, etc.) as needed
    • Collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e. Research, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Basic Qualifications:
    • Doctorate degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field, OR
    • Master's degree in in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 5 years of Packaging Engineering experience, OR
    • Bachelor's degree in in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 8 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmacology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field
  • 7+ years of packaging engineering experience with 4+ years within the Pharma/Bio industry
  • Leading technical teams
  • Independent thinker with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading technical project teams
  • Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Project management
  • Ability to manage competing priorities

Red Flags:
  • Lack of strong communication skills
  • Lack of ability to learn new systems (SAP, PLM, Smartsheet, etc.)
  • Lack of flexibility

Interview process:
Virtual Interviews:
  • 1:1 with Sr Manager
  • Group Interview with Team Members

We invite qualified candidates to sendyour resume toresumes@3keyconsulting.com. Ifyou decide that you're not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our websitewww.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to sharethis opportunity withanyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

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