Package Engineer/Pre Identified Candidate
The Packaging Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and implementing packaging solutions for medical device products. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure packaging meets regulatory standards, supports manufacturing processes, and maintains product integrity throughout the lifecycle. It offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in packaging development, testing, and compliance within a regulated healthcare environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Packaging Engineer to join their Packaging Engineering team in Huntington, CA. This role provides technical expertise and contributes on cross-functional teams responsible for the design, development, validation, and implementation of packaging components, systems, processes, and equipment supporting regulated medical device products. A pre-identified candidate exists for this opening; however, additional qualified candidates will be considered.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and optimize packaging solutions for new product launches and existing products across product life cycles.
- Support packaging for clinical trials, limited market releases, global launches, and lifecycle management.
- Create and execute package testing plans and develop Design of Experiments (DOE) to validate packaging and manufacturing processes.
- Validate packaging components, packaging equipment, and packaging manufacturing processes; analyze test data and recommend technical improvements.
- Apply applicable industry and regulatory standards (for example ISO 11607) to package design, equipment qualifications, and process validations.
- Support packaging equipment specification, installation, qualification, and supplier interactions.
- Troubleshoot packaging-related manufacturing and field issues and participate in root-cause investigations.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects, cost reduction efforts, and product transfer activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and quality system requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Packaging, Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Engineering experience (including internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles) with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
- Familiarity with ASTM and ISTA package testing standards, ISO 11607-1/2, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR Part 820.
- Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with verification/validation, DOE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP) experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated base pay range: $65,000.00 — $92,046.50 per year (consistent with pay-transparency requirements for listings in certain states).
- Eligible for retirement and savings plans (401(k)/pension) and, where applicable, long-term incentive programs.
- Time-off and leave programs (vacation, sick, parental leave, etc.) and other site-specific benefits per company policy.
- Up to ~10% travel may be required (domestic and/or international).
Location & Work Type
- Job location: Huntington, CA (on-site expected; not a remote role).
- Employment type: Full-time.
Legal & Compliance Notes
Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities—please request accommodations during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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