Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer (Contract - 6 Months)Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $82.00/hourLead High-Impact Packaging Integration ProjectsReady to take ownership of complex packaging engineering initiatives that drive business growth? We're seeking a Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging integration, development, and compliance efforts supporting strategic acquisitions and product transitions in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
In this hands-on engineering leadership role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate packaging systems, identify integration opportunities, manage technical documentation, and ensure successful project execution from due diligence through implementation.
What You'll Do
- Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions and business-critical projects
- Develop packaging strategies, project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
- Conduct due diligence, gap analysis, data review, and design evaluations
- Manage packaging design, material selection, process studies, and engineering investigations
- Oversee packaging verification, validation, and quality system compliance activities
- Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs
- Collaborate with suppliers, operations, quality, and engineering teams to achieve project milestones
- Analyze complex technical data and provide recommendations that improve product and packaging performance
- Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
- 5+ years of packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, or package development experience
- Experience with validation, verification, quality systems, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments
- Medical device industry experience preferred
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel as needed
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.Apply NowIf you're an experienced packaging engineer looking for a rewarding contract opportunity with visible business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to projects that shape the future of product packaging and integration.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
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