What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at Tjoapack?
Packaging Engineer
📍 Clinton, TN | Full-time
💼 Vacancies: 1
About Tjoapack
Tjoapack is a global contract packaging organization (CPO) specializing in primary and secondary pharmaceutical packaging and supply chain solutions. With more than 35 years of industry experience, we support pharmaceutical and healthcare customers in over 46 countries by ensuring millions of medication packages each year are available when patients need them.
Originally founded in Europe in1989 and operating in Clinton, Tennessee since 2021, Tjoapack is committed to delivering safe, compliant, and reliable packaging services with patients always at the center of everything we do.
In 2026, Tjoapack became part of Alcami Corporation, expanding our capabilities across the pharmaceutical supply chain and strengthening our ability to support customers from development through final packaging and distribution 💊🌍🔬📦🏭
📝Summary of the Role:
✅Your Expectations:
📦 Packaging Design & Specification Management
- Design and manage packaging systems from concept through implementation (bottles, labels, cartons, pallet configurations)
- Develop, review, and maintain detailed packaging specifications (materials, dimensions, graphics)
- Translate customer requirements into clear, executable packaging solutions
- Evaluate packaging components and assess impacts of design or material changes
- Own full lifecycle of packaging specs, including updates, validation, and rollout
🔄 Change Control & Project Execution
- Lead and document specification changes, ensuring proper approvals and compliance
- Coordinate updates with clients, including drug application holders
- Support packaging-related projects, implementing changes to meet project goals
- Manage documentation, validation, and execution of packaging modifications
- Ensure all changes align with regulatory (GMP/serialization) requirements
⚙️ Technical Support & Process Optimization
- Serve as SME for packaging systems and serialization processes
- Troubleshoot packaging and equipment issues to minimize production disruptions
- Analyze production needs and constraints to recommend practical solutions
- Collaborate with operations to improve packaging line efficiency and performance
- Provide technical support for product-specific packaging challenges
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training
- Act as liaison between clients, operations, and internal stakeholders
- Communicate technical requirements and project updates clearly across teams
- Train team members on packaging systems, processes, and best practices
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency
- Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented team environment
🎓Requirements:
- At least one year of prior experience in a GMP Environment is REQUIRED for consideration
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering degree preferred.
- 2 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.
🤝Why Choose Tjoapack?
At Tjoapack, we believe our employees are at the center of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive, employee-focused culture that encourages teamwork, growth, curiosity, and continuous learning. Our teams work collaboratively every day to help ensure life-changing medications reach patients around the world safely and on time.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support both your personal and professional wellbeing, including:
- Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities
- Competitive PTO policy
- 9 paid holidays each year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
At Tjoapack, you’ll find opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and make a direct impact. We are a team that supports one another, works hard together, and moves toward success together. Apply to work with us today!
🎯Selection Process:
Submit your Application à Complete a Phone Screening with Tjoapack’s Recruiter à Complete the TMA Assessment à Onsite Group Interview à 15 Minute Site Leader Interview via Teams