Packaging Engineer

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Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality and the delivery of safe, effective products to patients drives everything we do. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is not only flexible and innovative but also customer-oriented. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. By being part of our team, you help ensure that our products meet the highest standards, ultimately benefiting those who rely on them.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

• The Package Engineer will provide support for the design, qualification, approval, and implementation of new and revised packaging materials and packaging bills of materials for Pfizer products and for Pfizer affiliated products at the Kalamazoo Michigan facility.
• Serve as contact for packaging technical support for sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical product packaging.
• Works under general supervision (from Manager and Senior Package Engineers) following established procedures.
• Collaborates with key internal customers groups such as Quality, Procurement, Packaging Operations, Regulatory, and Warehouse.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute appropriate package qualification testing as defined by internal SOPs.
• Partner with outside vendors and internal cross functional teams to develop and engineer packages to ensure functionality, compliance, cost, and timing objectives are met.
• Author and approve lab protocols and reports, packaging specifications, pallet patterns, and bills of materials for primary container/closure systems, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Participate in packaging material investigations, deviations, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and vendor capability assessments of moderate complexity.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR
  an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school
  diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Fundamental knowledge of working in regulated/GMP environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with moderate levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance workload for a variety of simultaneous projects.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Functional knowledge of writing technical documents such as lab protocols and reports.
• Familiarity with a package performance testing equipment and methods such as (ASTM, ISTA, HDA, Instron, Container Closure Integrity and Leak Detection, Shock and Vibration Testing).
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience with package labeling requirements with specific regard to packaging line requirements on labeling.
• MRP, Packaging specification, CAD, or related software familiarity a plus.
• Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control or other types of scientific methodology and data analysis familiarity a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job will include standing, walking and sitting. Occasional lifting may be required.
• Occasional lab sample preparation, lab testing and ability to analyze data results.
• Works comfortably and interchangeably on the manufacturing floor and in lab and office environments.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Operates primarily on first shift.
• Supports Kalamazoo, MI
• Some travel required (approx. 10 - 15%).

OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 1/16/26
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68 600,00 to $110 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7,5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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