Job Title: Packaging Engineer (Validation & Documentation)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Experience: 3โ6 Years
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Packaging Engineer with experience in packaging validation, testing, documentation, and quality engineering. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of packaging materials, testing standards, engineering drawings, and document control systems. Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
Key Skills Required:
- Packaging Engineering & Packaging Materials
- Packaging Testing (ISTA, ASTM, ISO)
- Test Protocol Development & Validation
- Engineering Drawings & Packaging Documentation
- Technical Documentation & Test Reports
- Document Control Systems & Change Management (ECR/ECO)
- Labeling Review & Regulatory Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- MS Excel, Minitab, CAD, PLM/ERP Systems
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Management & Problem Solving
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Review and update packaging drawings based on project changes.
- Track packaging project status with cross-functional teams.
- Identify testing requirements arising from engineering changes.
- Develop test protocols and execute packaging validation activities.
- Prepare and route test reports through the document control system.
- Maintain and update packaging-related documentation.
- Review labeling and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Prepare project status reports with assumptions and updates.
- Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Marketing teams.
- Manage multiple packaging projects and ensure timely delivery.
- Support quality initiatives and packaging change management.
Preferred Experience:
- 3โ6 years in Packaging Engineering, Validation, or Quality Engineering.
- 2โ3 years of hands-on experience in packaging testing and documentation.
- Experience in regulated industries (Medical Devices/Pharma) preferred.
- Exposure to cross-functional projects and change management.
- Experience in test protocol development and execution.
- Familiarity with document control systems and compliance requirements.
- Experience in labeling review and regulatory documentation is an added advantage.
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. ย
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.