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Packaging Engineer

Actalent
Irvine, CA Other
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

Packaging Engineer - Medical Device

Job Description

Design and develop best-in-class packaging and labeling solutions from early concept through commercialization for sterile and non-sterile medical devices. Drive continuous improvement by assessing current procedures and incorporating Voice of the Customer input to identify best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop packaging and labeling components that enhance the customer experience, collaborating with a drafter to create 3D models and artwork.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the development life cycle by delivering high-quality deliverables.
  • Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, R&D device designers, supply chain, vendors, and kitting centers across geographies to ensure project success.
  • Incorporate quality into all aspects of product development and support by maintaining compliance with quality requirements and leading improvements that facilitate organizational compliance.
  • Support audits, non-conformances, and CAPAs as needed.
  • Lead small-scale Packaging/Labeling projects or co-manage large-scale programs as part of a major project to drive changes across the portfolio.
  • Exhibit a high level of service and responsibility by managing a varied workload from internal clients and adhering to tight timelines.
  • Independently devise and develop approaches to problem-solving that require advanced technical knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate automated solutions seamlessly.
  • Work with development teams across the organization to plan, implement, and track end-to-end automation activities.
  • Ensure that testing is appropriately developed according to the risk level of the item being tested.
  • Ensure that processes, facilities, equipment, or systems are compliant, capable, in control, and maintained in a validated or qualified state.

Essential Skills

  • Expertise in packaging, packaging engineering, and packaging design.
  • Experience with validation and verification processes.
  • Bachelor of Science degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in leading packaging design projects.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

Enjoy a supportive work environment with 2 weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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:

• 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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $45

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