Manufacturing (Packaging) Process Engineer

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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A Packaging Process Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes packaging processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and/or reduce cost. The Process Engineer analyzes production workflows, identifies bottlenecks, and develops solutions using engineering principles and data analysis. Process engineers also ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, while monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.

100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• Develop and optimize packaging processes, equipment, and layouts across bottling, blistering (cold-form and thermoform), pre-filled syringe labeling, vial labeling, and semi-automated secondary packaging operations to meet production goals.
• Analyze packaging workflows and equipment performance, identifying opportunities to improve line efficiency, reduce downtime, lower costs, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Diagnose and resolve packaging process issues including line stoppages, equipment malfunctions, and packaging quality defects. Lead root cause investigations, propose corrective actions, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Troubleshoot packaging machinery and systems (bottling, blistering, labeling, serialization/aggregation) in real time, developing and testing potential solutions in a safe, controlled environment to minimize production impact.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret packaging performance data such as OEE, reject rates, downtime, and throughput.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and manage packaging process improvement projects, including line upgrades, format/tooling changes, and serialization/aggregation integration. Develop project plans with clear timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Validation, and Maintenance) to ensure packaging processes align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Support serialization and aggregation programs across four levels (unit, bundle, case, pallet), ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and successful data integration with track-and-trace systems.
• Stay current on packaging technologies, materials, and best practices, applying industry innovations to continuously improve packaging line performance, flexibility, and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of pharmaceutical experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and systems. Knowledge of various manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with teams, communicate technical information clearly, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Project management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects effectively.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures. Understanding of relevant safety regulations and best practices.

• Up to 10% travel expected.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand, walk, and use hands, frequently reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear, and occasionally sit and climb or balance. In this role, you will frequently work in an office, lab, or manufacturing areas. You will occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high places, near toxic or caustic chemicals, in outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration. The noise level that is typical for this position is loud at times when near working equipment.