Job Duties
Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer (Contract - 6 Months)
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $82.00/hour
Lead High-Impact Packaging Integration Projects
Ready to take ownership of complex packaging engineering initiatives that drive business growth? We're seeking a Principal Packaging Acquisition Engineer to lead packaging integration, development, and compliance efforts supporting strategic acquisitions and product transitions in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
In this hands-on engineering leadership role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate packaging systems, identify integration opportunities, manage technical documentation, and ensure successful project execution from due diligence through implementation.
What You'll Do
Lead packaging integration activities for acquisitions and business-critical projects
Develop packaging strategies, project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
Conduct due diligence, gap analysis, data review, and design evaluations
Manage packaging design, material selection, process studies, and engineering investigations
Oversee packaging verification, validation, and quality system compliance activities
Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, protocols, reports, and DMRs
Collaborate with suppliers, operations, quality, and engineering teams to achieve project milestones
Analyze complex technical data and provide recommendations that improve product and packaging performance
Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
5+ years of packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, or package development experience
Experience with validation, verification, quality systems, and technical documentation
Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments
Medical device industry experience preferred
Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel as needed
Employee Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter/Parking Accounts
People Perks Program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
AD&D Insurance
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced packaging engineer looking for a rewarding contract opportunity with visible business impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to projects that shape the future of product packaging and integration.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About Us
Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.
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Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$82.00 - $82.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55311
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2088876
Job Benefits
Not specified