Packaging Engineer
Perrigo Company plc
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (Allegan, MI)
United States
Operations
Description Overview
Provides package engineering support and packaging component expertise through the design, development, and maintenance of packaging standards.
Scope of the Role
- Develop packaging specifications and bills of materials, cost estimates, and rationalizations.
- Conduct and document package testing for component approval or troubleshooting.
- Partner with Business Units to support new product/package launches, promotions/displays, and cost savings initiatives.
- Resolve packaging issues related to component quality, packaging equipment, and line efficiencies.
- Provide deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality.
- Coordinate, conduct, and document packaging line trials for new or improved components.
- Manage changes; resolve or escalate project issues using red flags/scope changes.
- Communicate project status, issues, and potential solutions.
- Participate in selection of new equipment and/or tooling.
- Up to 15% travel required.
Experience Required / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or other engineering discipline; typically 4–8 years packaging development experience.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMPs; working knowledge of USP Testing and CR protocol testing.
- Ability to execute testing protocols for a wide variety of packaging components.
- Proven independent work toward goals and initiative in identifying projects.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service commitment.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of package design, testing, and packaging materials.
Benefits / Working Approach
- Competitive compensation and benefits; career development opportunities.
- Hybrid flexibility: ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button to submit an application. Submit all materials (resumes/CVs) in English.
Provides package engineering support and packaging component expertise through the design, development, and maintenance of packaging standards.
Scope of the Role
- Develop packaging specifications and bills of materials, cost estimates, and rationalizations.
- Conduct and document package testing for component approval or troubleshooting.
- Partner with Business Units to support new product/package launches, promotions/displays, and cost savings initiatives.
- Resolve packaging issues related to component quality, packaging equipment, and line efficiencies.
- Provide deviation resolutions related to packaging component quality.
- Coordinate, conduct, and document packaging line trials for new or improved components.
- Manage changes; resolve or escalate project issues using red flags/scope changes.
- Communicate project status, issues, and potential solutions.
- Participate in selection of new equipment and/or tooling.
- Up to 15% travel required.
Experience Required / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or other engineering discipline; typically 4–8 years packaging development experience.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMPs; working knowledge of USP Testing and CR protocol testing.
- Ability to execute testing protocols for a wide variety of packaging components.
- Proven independent work toward goals and initiative in identifying projects.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service commitment.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of package design, testing, and packaging materials.
Benefits / Working Approach
- Competitive compensation and benefits; career development opportunities.
- Hybrid flexibility: ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button to submit an application. Submit all materials (resumes/CVs) in English.