Packaging Engineer

Granules Consumer Health, LLC (GCH) is located in Manassas, Virginia. We serve as the packaging and distribution facility and front-end division for private label over the counter (OTC) products in the US.  We offer OTC generics that meet the highest level of quality at an affordable cost.  As such, we are well-established on bulk supply through efficiencies garnered through manufacturing, integration and a high level of regulatory compliance. 

We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and customer service. 

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, qualification, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems pharmaceutical products including packaging design.  The role supports new product launches, manufacturing line commercialization, manufacturing material selection, artwork execution, supplier management, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and external suppliers, the Manufacturing Engineer ensures manufacturing solutions meet FDA requirements, customer expectations, operational efficiencies, and business objectives while maintaining product quality and compliance.

• Evaluate manufacturing and packaging materials and components for bottle packaging
• Develop manufacturing solutions that improve product protection, manufacturability, consumer usability, and sustainability.
• Create, review, approve, and maintain manufacturing specifications for finished goods and manufacturing components. 
• Ensure SAP material numbers, component numbers, UPCs, GTINs, NDCs, lot coding requirements, and customer-specific information are accurately reflected on manufacturing materials.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation in compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, and company quality systems.
• Initiate and support Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and manufacturing qualification activities.
• Prepare manufacturing cost analyses and cost estimates to support commercial bids and business development opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Related Engineering Discipline

Required

• 3 to 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, manufacturing development, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience working with manufacturing suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations.

Preferred

• OTC pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or consumer healthcare industry experience highly preferred
• Experience with FDA-regulated products and cGMP environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing validation and equipment qualification activities.
• Experience with major retail customers such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Target, Costco, and Amazon.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing materials and container closure      systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with TOPS palletization software or equivalent manufacturing design software.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, and manufacturing compliance standards.
• Understanding of manufacturing line operations, serialization, labeling, coding and inspection systems.
• Familiarity with package testing and transportation validation methodologies.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job 

We believe in fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.