Packaging Engineer

North Chicago, IL 60064

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Other Professional Job Number: 51446520 Compensation: $50-60 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Engineer
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite
Target Pay Range: $50.00 - $60.00/hour (W2)

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.  As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.  

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. This role ensures packaging designs meet global quality, regulatory, and manufacturing standards while driving projects from concept through commercial launch.

Job Duties:
  • Lead packaging design, testing, and validation for new product introductions (primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging).
  • Develop and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and validation documentation in compliance with GMP and ISO standards.
  • Execute verification/validation protocols (ship testing, seal integrity, aging, distribution).
  • Support design transfer and manufacturing readiness, including line trials and troubleshooting at internal and external sites.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure artwork, labeling, and serialization compliance.
  • Evaluate new materials and technologies to enhance sustainability and manufacturability.
  • Provide technical support for change controls, risk assessments, and deviations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5–10 years of packaging development experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong understanding of material science, stability, sterilization, and barrier packaging principles.
  • Demonstrated experience with design control, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation documentation.
  • Proficiency in ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent 2D/3D CAD systems.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Herman Davis
Technical Recruiter

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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