Packaging Engineer

Our client is seeking an Packaging Engineer to join their team. As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the design, development, and improvement of new and existing packaging for regulated medical products. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and the drive to follow through on projects while escalating issues when needed. Job Title: Packaging Engineer Location: Eagan, MN (Hybrid) Pay Range: $20 to $30 p/h on w-2 Duration: 6 month contract What's the Job?

• Develop, modify, and improve package designs and material selections to meet product, manufacturing, customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate package testing to established protocols; review results and document conclusions to support validation.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, die lines, and documentation in the product lifecycle management (PLM) system under revision and change control.
• Work with manufacturing, material suppliers, contract packagers, and the graphics team to provide packaging requirements, support scale-up and line trials, obtain samples, and confirm manufacturability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and project managers on timelines, priorities, and risks; escalate issues that go beyond assigned scope. What's Needed?
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in packaging, or an engineering or materials degree with 2+ years of packaging engineering experience in a regulated industry.
• 0 to 5 years of packaging engineering experience; recent graduates should have completed a co-op or internship, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, dielines, testing, and change control.
• Familiarity with a PLM or document control system (or ability to become proficient quickly), plus proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Lists, Teams, OneDrive).
• Attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, follow-through on projects and tasks, and comfort working within defined procedures while escalating when needed. What's in it for me?
• Opportunity to support packaging for regulated medical products and contribute to global standard compliance.
• Hands-on experience coordinating testing, documenting validation support, and maintaining controlled packaging specifications.
• Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers, contract packagers, graphics, quality, regulatory, and project teams.
• Clear scope aligned to your experience level, with independence that grows as you demonstrate impact.
• A structured environment that values defined procedures, quality documentation, and timely escalation of risks.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.