Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer - Process Improvement and Acceleration Team

Concord, North Carolina

Long term contract

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.