What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Packaging Engineer position at Packaging Compliance Labs?
Packaging Compliance Labs (PCL) is a medical device packaging testing, engineering, and contract packaging partner with headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI and a testing lab in Billerica, MA. We pride ourselves on taking typical industry challenges and turning them into key differentiators that set us apart from our competitors. This makes PCL a true packaging engineering partner for medical device manufacturers. Our employees embody our five core values: placing patient safety first, becoming the expert, going the extra mile, empowering others for success, and working hard & having fun! By embodying our core values, PCL strives towards our mission to deliver solutions that enable life changing medical innovation.
For 5 consecutive years, PCL has been added to the “Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies” list. We have also been named a 2026 winner for “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”. After over a decade of “working hard and having fun” and half a dozen facility expansions, PCL continues to see rapid growth and we are looking to add a Sr. Packaging Engineer to our PCL family!
Essential Responsibilities
• Serve as project leader for packaging projects, working directly with clients to support execution and technical alignment; author protocols, reports, specifications, work instructions, and other project and manufacturing documentation
• Own Validation planning, execution, and technical deliverables for complex projects involving multiple packaging components or validation activities. Oversee validation builds
• Provide packaging engineering consulting services for PCL clients, including on-site support at client facilities as needed (10–20% travel expected)
• Identify technical risks and drive resolution within project scope; troubleshoot packaging performance issues and determine root cause
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate
• Advanced technical knowledge of medical device packaging systems, validation strategy, and applicable standards (ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA), with deep expertise in one or more packaging-related disciplines
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to effectively convey project options, direction, and recommendations to clients
• A self-motivated work ethic and ability to prioritize workload independently while performing under demanding project schedules
• A commitment to continuous professional development through certifications, networking, and active participation in industry organizations
• Informal technical leadership instincts— Train and mentor junior engineers through example and knowledge sharing. Set a professional example as a role model
Qualifications
• Zero to two years’ experience in packaging engineering, packaging laboratory testing, or a related field; medical packaging experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Packaging Engineering or related technical field; training will be provided
• Previous package testing/laboratory experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
• This position is salary exempt. The pay range varies depending on skills, abilities, relevant experience, and length of service with the company
• Benefits for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage, optional participation in a Health Savings Account, voluntary Pet Insurance, 401k retirement match, paid time off and sick time.