Packaging Engineer - Nutraceutical

Job Details

Job Location
:
Ajax - City of Industry, CA 91748

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
:
Bachelor Degree

Salary Range
: $85,000.00 - $ Salary

Job Shift
: 1st Shift

Please no external recruiters

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As an Associate Packaging Engineer
, you will be responsible for supporting all stages of product packaging from design through to production. This role involves close collaboration with Technical Operations to enhance packaging efficiency and troubleshoot issues in real-time. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of new packaging solutions and optimize existing processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards and company goals. This position reports to the Director of Product Development.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define packaging requirements, source, and qualify new packaging components and equipment.
• Lead the design and development of new product packaging systems, including components, equipment, and operational procedures.
• Stay updated with industry trends to identify potential opportunities and address supply chain challenges.
• Manage cost estimation and budgeting for packaging materials and modifications.
• Enhance Operations Equipment Efficiency (OEE) within the packaging department through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the qualification of new packaging components and equipment, assisting procurement and operations in vendor and contractor selection.
• Provide expert technical support and training to internal teams and external customers.
• Assist with the transition to new ERP systems, focusing on data integrity and cross-functional support.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP regulations, and safety protocols.
• Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience (4 years) in a similar role.
• 2 or more years’ experience in Packaging Engineering, preferably in the Nutraceutical, Food, or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated ability in packaging design and development, cost analysis, and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with a thorough understanding of process modeling and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, OSHA regulations, and safety standards in a manufacturing setting.
• General understanding of nutritional ingredients and product formulation is a plus.
• Knowledge of general office skills and administrative procedures, including, but not limited to: typing, filing, copying, faxing, editing, and development of memos, letters, reports, and correspondence.

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.
• Communicates verbally with management, employees,…