Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Packaging Engineer – Liquids

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Engineer to support our packaging components and systems within the liquids manufacturing area. The role involves packaging design, materials, specifications, and lifecycle support, with a focus on change management, optimization, and documentation. You will collaborate closely with vendors and manufacturing teams to ensure packaging components meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging components used in liquids manufacturing.
• Understand how packaging components interface with manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate the design, molding, manufacturing, and assembly of packaging.
• Own and maintain packaging specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Manage packaging documentation with a strong attention to detail.
• Support packaging lifecycle activities, including changes and optimizations.
• Collaborate with vendors to improve packaging components and materials.
• Source and evaluate packaging samples from the production line.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ensure all packaging changes are fully documented and approved.

Essential Skills

• Background or experience in packaging engineering or packaging science.
• Understanding of packaging components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage specifications and BOMs accurately.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with vendors.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Level 2 Packaging Engineer experience.
• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics.
• Familiarity with packaging components used in liquid products.
• Degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related discipline.
• GMP experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in a GMP environment within a clean, state-of-the-art facility that includes a mix of office space, labs, and manufacturing areas. The role offers flexibility around work hours, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week with core hours from 9am to 3pm. There is flexibility around start and end times as long as the core hours are covered.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.66 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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