Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer

Location:

Maple Grove, MN

Position Type:

Temp

Reference ID:

2088876

Salary:

$82.00

Date Posted:

2026-10-23

Description:

Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer (Contract - 6 Months)

Location:

Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid)

Pay Rate:

$82.00/hour Lead High-Impact Packaging Integration Projects Ready to take ownership of complex packaging engineering initiatives that drive business growth? We're seeking a Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging integration, development, and compliance efforts supporting strategic acquisitions and product transitions in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. In this hands-on engineering leadership role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate packaging systems, identify integration opportunities, manage technical documentation, and ensure successful project execution from due diligence through implementation. What You'll Do

Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions and business-critical projects

Develop packaging strategies, project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation plans

Conduct due diligence, gap analysis, data review, and design evaluations

Manage packaging design, material selection, process studies, and engineering investigations

Oversee packaging verification, validation, and quality system compliance activities

Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs

Collaborate with suppliers, operations, quality, and engineering teams to achieve project milestones

Analyze complex technical data and provide recommendations that improve product and packaging performance

Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field

5+ years of packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, or package development experience

Experience with validation, verification, quality systems, and technical documentation

Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments

Medical device industry experience preferred

Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel as needed

Employee Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Apply Now If you're an experienced packaging engineer looking for a rewarding contract opportunity with visible business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to projects that shape the future of product packaging and integration. The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.