Job Title: Packaging Engineer Job Description As a Packaging Engineer, you will lead the design, review, approval, optimization, and qualification of blister packaging formats including PVC, PVDC, Aclaru00ae, aluminum-aluminum (Alu-Alu), and cold-form structures. You will develop packaging solutions that meet product protection, stability, child-resistance, and tamper-evident requirements. Collaboration with Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams will be essential to ensure packaging designs align with product, regulatory, and customer needs. Responsibilities + Lead the design, review, and qualification of blister packaging formats. + Track tooling portfolio in-house and review for new RFQ applications. + Serve as the SME for blister packaging equipment and processes. + Support selection, installation, commissioning, and optimization of blister packaging equipment. + Troubleshoot packaging line issues related to forming, filling, sealing, print quality, and reject systems. + Drive OEE improvements, scrap reduction, and throughput optimization. + Author and review technical documentation including URS, FMEA, protocols, reports, SOPs, and work instructions. + Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EU GMP, ISO, and internal quality systems. + Support regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections related to blister packaging. + Evaluate and qualify blister packaging materials, suppliers, and tooling vendors. + Conduct material compatibility studies, seal integrity testing, and stability support. + Manage technical communication with external vendors and contract manufacturing partners. + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior packaging engineers, technicians, and project teams. + Lead cross-functional teams for packaging-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives. + Act as a technical escalation point for complex blister packaging challenges. Essential Skills + Bacheloru2019s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. + 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or regulated packaging engineering with a focus on blister packaging. + Hands-on experience with thermoforming and cold-form blister processes. + Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and packaging validation. + Proven experience authoring and executing validation documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience supporting global regulatory submissions (FDA, EMA). + Knowledge of child-resistant and packaging standards. + Experience with serialization, vision inspection, and track-and-trace systems. + Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification. Work Environment This role is based in an on-site manufacturing environment. The position requires hands-on engineering experience with blister packaging, ensuring close interaction with manufacturing processes and equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cookeville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cookeville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.
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Packaging Engineer