About this opportunity
Packaging Compliance Labs lists this Sr. Packaging Engineer opportunity in city of grand rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Packaging Compliance Labs (PCL) is a medical device packaging testing, engineering, and contract packaging partner with headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI and a testing lab in Billerica, MA. We pride ourselves on taking typical industry challenges and turning them into key differentiators that set us apart from our competitors. This makes PCL a true packaging engineering partner for medical device manufacturers. Our employees embody our five core values: placing patient safety first, becoming the expert, going the extra mile, empowering others for success, and working hard & having fun! By embodying our core values, PCL strives towards our mission to deliver solutions that enable life changing medical innovation.
For 5 consecutive years, PCL has been added to the “Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies” list. We have also been named a 2026 winner for “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”. After over a decade of “working hard and having fun” and half a dozen facility expansions, PCL continues to see rapid growth and we are looking to add a Sr. Packaging Engineer to our PCL family!
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as project leader for packaging projects, working directly with clients to support execution and technical alignment;
author protocols, reports, specifications, work instructions, and other project and manufacturing documentation
- Own Validation planning, execution, and technical deliverables for complex projects involving multiple packaging components or validation activities. Oversee validation builds
- Provide packaging engineering consulting services for PCL clients, including on-site support at client facilities as needed (10–20% travel expected)
- Identify technical risks and drive resolution within project scope;
troubleshoot packaging performance issues and determine root cause
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Advanced technical knowledge of medical device packaging systems, validation strategy, and applicable standards (ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA), with deep expertise in one or more packaging-related disciplines
- Strong technical communication skills and the ability to effectively convey project options, direction, and recommendations to clients
- A self-motivated work ethic and ability to prioritize workload independently while performing under demanding project schedules
- A commitment to continuous professional development through certifications, networking, and active participation in industry organizations
- Informal technical leadership instincts— Train and mentor junior engineers through example and knowledge sharing. Set a professional example as a role model
Qualifications
- Zero to two years’ experience in packaging engineering, packaging laboratory testing, or a related field;
medical packaging experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Packaging Engineering or related technical field;
training will be provided
- Previous package testing/laboratory experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- This position is salary exempt. The pay range varies depending on skills, abilities, relevant experience, and length of service with the company
- Benefits for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage, optional participation in a Health Savings Account, voluntary Pet Insurance, 401k retirement match, paid time off and sick time.
Worksite address
city of grand rapids, MI, 49503, US
Who can apply
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