Packaging Engineer (m / w / d)

Description Overview

This role provides package engineering support and packaging component expertise by overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of packaging standards across both company facilities and external subcontracting sites.

Scope of the Role

Develops and prepares packaging specifications, cost estimates, and rationalizations

Conducts and documents package testing for component approval or troubleshooting

Collaborates with Business Units and functional teams to support new product / package launches, promotions, and displays, and drives cost-saving initiatives

Works with Business Units to resolve packaging issues related to component quality, equipment, and line efficiencies

Provides deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality

Coordinates, conducts, and documents packaging line trials for new or improved packaging components

Manages changes and resolves or escalates project issues using red flags or scope changes

Communicates project status, issues, and potential solutions clearly to team members, managers, and directors

Participates in the selection of new equipment and / or tooling

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or another engineering discipline, with typically two or more years of packaging development experience in an operational environment

Thorough knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

Ability to execute testing protocols for a wide variety of packaging components

Proven ability to work independently toward specific goals and to take initiative in identifying projects

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated commitment to customer service

Broad knowledge of methods in package design, testing, and packaging materials

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about at Perrigo. Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more Applicants please note :  To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo