Catalent
pharmaceutical
PackagingProcessEngineer
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“Packaging Process Engineer at Catalent. Skills: packaging process development, continuous improvement, packaging design, equipment implementation, GMP-compliant engineering documentation. oversees the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions across production operations. drives requirement gathering, packaging design, and implementation on production equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance equipment reliability and line performance; enhance product quality and packaging integrity; efficiency gains; standardization across packaging engineering activities
Industry & Context.
identifying root causes of issues; implementing corrective actions; structured problem solving; root cause analysis
Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance, Ability to use hands for repetitive simple grasping and fine motor manipulation, Ability to bend, squat, reach, and push as required by job duties, Ability to stand and remain on feet for extended periods of time, Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and active chemical ingredients, Requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering -related field with two years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated manufacturing industry required, Foundational understanding of pharmaceutical packaging operations, including serialization processes, Working knowledge of cGMPs, applicable industry standards, and regulatory guidelines, Basic understanding of federal and local health and safety regulations relevant to manufacturing and packaging environments, Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance, Ability to use hands for repetitive simple grasping and fine motor manipulation, Ability to bend, squat, reach, and push as required by job duties, Ability to stand and remain on feet for extended periods of time, Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and active chemical ingredients, Requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results
Nice to Have
Degree in Packaging Sciences strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
oversees the development
and continuous improvement of packaging solutions across production operations
drives requirement gathering
and implementation on production equipment
Lead the translation of customer and project requirements into robust
compliant packaging solutions
Drive the development
and continuous improvement of primary
and tertiary packaging components
Support efficient packaging operations by assisting with equipment setup
and serialization activities
and execute GMP‑compliant engineering documentation
and quality system records
Manage vendor interactions
Support thorough and compliant investigations through structured problem solving and root cause analysis
Monitor industry trends
and technologies to identify opportunities for innovation
and standardization across packaging engineering activities
Contribute to project execution by tracking milestones
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serving as a technical bridge between internal teams, clients, and vendors; partnering with clients, internal teams; Collaborate cross functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, Validation, Supply Chain, and Facilities to ensure alignment on packaging requirements, operational readiness, and continuous improvement of packaging processes and workflows
Process & Methodology
project scoping, project execution, tracking milestones, documentation, deliverables
Full Job Description
**Packaging Process Engineer** **Position Summary** * **Work Schedule:** Monday to Friday during regular business hours. * 100% based on-site in Greenville, NC. Catalent’s Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development. The**** Packaging Process Engineer oversees the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions across production operations. Serving as a technical bridge between internal teams, clients, and vendors, it drives requirement gathering, packaging design, and implementation on production equipment. **The Role** * Lead the translation of customer and project requirements into robust, compliant packaging solutions by partnering with clients, internal teams, and vendors; provide technical guidance throughout project scoping, packaging design, and implementation. * Drive the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components, including blister formats, container/closure systems, labeling, and cartons—ensuring fit for purpose designs that meet regulatory and product needs. * Support efficient packaging operations by assisting with equipment setup, qualification, troubleshooting, and serialization activities, identifying root causes of issues, and implementing corrective actions to enhance equipment reliability and line performance. * Author, maintain, and execute GMP‑compliant engineering documentation, batch record inputs, work instructions, and quality system records while utilizing electronic systems (e.g., TrackWise, EDMS, ComplianceWire) to support investigations, change control, deviations, CAPAs, and training. *
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