Packaging Engineer

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

The Packaging Engineer plays a vital role in the design, development, qualification, and optimization of packaging systems for pharmaceutical products. This position is responsible for ensuring packaging solutions maintain product integrity, meet regulatory requirements, and align with operational and supply chain capabilities. The Packaging Engineer partners cross-functionally with teams across Quality, Research and Development (R&D), Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver efficient, compliant, and scalable packaging systems from development through commercial production.

• Designs, develops, and evaluates primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems—assessing materials, formats, and equipment to ensure optimal product protection, regulatory compliance, manufacturability, and user experience.
• Conducts packaging validation and testing in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials and International Safe Transit Association standards, while maintaining detailed technical documentation including specifications, Computer-Aided Design drawings, Standard Operating Procedures, and bills of materials.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with internal and external teams—including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing—to implement and optimize packaging designs, automation processes, and production scalability.
• Troubleshoots packaging issues across the product lifecycle, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to improve performance and reduce cost.
• Supports vendor selection, qualification, and performance management to ensure suppliers meet packaging quality, compliance, and operational requirements.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Experience with packaging systems, materials compatibility, equipment qualification, and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), along with strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 3 years of packaging engineering experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in packaging science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.
• Certified Packaging Professional preferred; Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification is a plus.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/