Packaging Engineer – Primary & Secondary Packaging Design, Qualification & Validation (JP16128)

Job Title: Packaging Engineer – Primary & Secondary Packaging Design, Qualification & Validation (JP16128)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320

Employment Type: Contract

Business Unit: Manufacturing Science & Technology

Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)

Posting Date: 11/13/26

Pay Rate: $41 - $46/hour W2

Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Fully onsite ATO day shift standard business hours

3 Key Consulting is hiring a Packaging Engineer – Primary & Secondary Packaging Design, Qualification & Validation for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Job Description:

This position reports into the Clinical and Platform Packaging Engineering group under Combination Products Operations in Thousand Oaks, CA. This position will apply engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment and processes. Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems and material science is essential to the position.

The position requires organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, and the ability to work in teams and adapt to rapidly changing environment.

Why is the Position Open?

Supplement additional workload on team

Top Must Have Skills:

• Proven experience in packaging design, development, qualification, and validation, with a strong understanding of primary and secondary packaging systems, material science, and packaging engineering principles.
• Proficiency in engineering and design software, including Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to solve complex packaging and manufacturing challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, communicate clearly (written and verbal), and adapt to changing business

Day to Day Responsibilities:

This position will apply engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment and processes. This position is responsible and accountable for the following:

• Support for testing and evaluation leading to recommendation and selection of primary and secondary packaging materials.
• Familiarity with Material Testing standards, requirements and equipment is essential.
• Writing of test protocols, perform technical evaluations and testing to support reports used to justify the use of selected materials and packaging components.
• Writing technical specifications, creating engineering drawings, and developing artwork templates.
• Competent with AutoCAD, Illustrator, or similar software application to create, modify and approve engineering drawings.
• Support line trials and packaging validation activities prior to introduction of any new or change in components/processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team

Basic Qualifications:

Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Employee Value Proposition:

Unique industry opportunity with major biopharma indu

Red Flags:

No packaging experience

Interview process:

MS Teams video interview with myself. Additional MS Teams interview with at least 2-3 colleagues.

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.