Packaging Engineer
Packaging Engineer - Process Improvement and Acceleration Team
Location: Concord, NC (on-site with travel to Raleigh, Cincinnati, NJ, Boston, and Indianapolis as needed)
Long-term Contract
Position Overview:
Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking two skilled Packaging Engineers to join a multi-functional Process Improvement and Acceleration Team for line and asset start-up and process improvement projects at our pharmaceutical manufacturing partner site in Concord, North Carolina. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in the design, commissioning, and qualification of packaging lines and devices, ensuring efficient start-up operations and continuous process improvements.
This role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and travel to other project sites (Raleigh, Cincinnati, NJ, Boston, and Indianapolis) as project needs arise.
Core Responsibilities:
* Lead and support commissioning and qualification activities to ensure all packaging line equipment and processes meet regulatory and operational requirements.
* Collaborate with the Process Improvement and Acceleration Team to design, install, and test packaging line equipment, including integrating Delta-V PCS and Allen Bradley PLCs for process control and automation.
* Execute validation protocols for packaging processes, ensuring regulatory compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adherence to industry standards for pharmaceutical devices.
* Identify and implement opportunities for improving packaging line efficiency, quality, and safety, leveraging expertise in automation and packaging design.
* Work closely with quality, validation, device engineering, and operations teams to deliver solutions aligned with project goals and timelines.
* Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including SOPs, validation reports, and risk assessments, to support regulatory audits and inspections.
* Be available for travel to additional project sites as required by the role to support new and ongoing projects.
Core Skills and Experience:
* Experience in Packaging or Device Start-Up: Demonstrated success in supporting start-up or ramp-up activities for packaging lines or device assembly in a regulated manufacturing environment.
* Process Control Systems (Delta-V PCS): Proficiency in Delta-V PCS for process control and integration, including troubleshooting and configuring system components.
* PLC Expertise (Allen Bradley): Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, including experience with programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing PLC-driven processes in packaging or device lines.
* Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q): Experience in C&Q processes for packaging equipment and device lines, with a thorough understanding of operational readiness, testing protocols, and documentation.
* Validation and Regulatory Compliance: Hands-on experience in process validation and a solid understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging processes.
* Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to identify root causes of packaging process issues and implement effective corrective actions and continuous improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Packaging, Chemical, or related field).
* Certification in packaging engineering or related disciplines.
* Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Device Operations and familiarity with equipment such as labelers, sealers, automated packaging systems, or auto injectors.
* Strong Communication and Documentation Skills: Able to clearly communicate technical information, collaborate effectively across departments, and maintain accurate project documentation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
* Concord, NC 28027 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Concord, NC 28027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person