12 Month Contract Hybrid Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging engineering strategies and integration activities supporting business partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. This role is responsible for developing and executing packaging plans aligned with business objectives, ensuring technical consistency, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across acquired entities. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in packaging design and development, engineering documentation, quality systems, and packaging verification and validation, preferably within the medical device or another regulated industry. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and acquired manufacturing sites to identify integration gaps, mitigate risks, and deliver successful packaging integration outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead packaging integration projects, including due diligence, packaging assessments, test data reviews, gap analyses, strategy development, and proof-of-design activities. Develop and execute packaging integration plans aligned with business objectives, project milestones, and acquisition timelines. Communicate project progress, technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and promptly to stakeholders and management. Identify packaging integration risks and technical gaps and develop effective mitigation plans. Lead complex packaging engineering activities involving packaging design, material evaluation, process studies, research investigations, and technology improvements. Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including Device Master Records (DMRs), engineering specifications, test protocols, reports, and process and test records. Manage packaging component activities, including component creation, documentation, qualification, and supplier sourcing. Plan and coordinate engineering studies, analyze test results, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate design or process improvements. Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of alternative packaging designs, materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment. Oversee and review packaging verification and validation activities in accordance with applicable quality systems and regulatory requirements. Ensure appropriate alignment of design inputs, design outputs, risk assessments, user needs, and process validation requirements. Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, supply chain, procurement, and other cross-functional teams, as well as suppliers and acquired sites. Review packaging integration strategies and project progress with management to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers, technicians, interns, and integration teams as applicable. Apply company policies and procedures while maintaining a strong understanding of customer needs, clinical requirements, business objectives, and emerging packaging technologies. Recommend process improvements that enhance packaging quality, operational efficiency, project execution, and overall business performance. Travel as needed to support acquisition integration activities and collaboration with acquired facilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of five years of engineering experience in packaging development, packaging design, or manufacturing engineering. Demonstrated knowledge of quality system requirements, including design inputs and outputs, verification and validation, and process validation. Extensive experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, including DMRs, engineering specifications, test protocols, and technical reports. Working knowledge of packaging design principles, materials, components, and equipment used in medical device or industrial applications. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and organizational levels. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines. Ability and willingness to travel as required to support acquisition integration and site collaboration. Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting acquisition-related manufacturing, packaging, or distribution integration activities. Experience mentoring teams and facilitating the integration of acquired businesses or manufacturing sites. Familiarity with manufacturing and business systems, such as

PLM, BMRAM, MES, SAP, SAP

S/4HANA, GLS, and BarTender. Intermediate knowledge of packaging materials and components, including paperboard, corrugated materials, flexible films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, and injection-molded parts. Familiarity with ASTM and ISTA packaging test methods and applicable ISO standards related to packaging design and performance. Experience in the medical device industry or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, exercise sound technical judgment, and maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism. Experience introducing innovative packaging technologies, improving packaging processes, and implementing engineering best practices. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer:

These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

GRPB Pay:

$65.00 - $85.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55447