Packaging Engineer at Oss, Noord-Brabant

Salary: up to €77,000 gross/year | Contract: until 18-12-2026 (extension possible) | Oss, on-site | Full-time, 40h/week

We are hiring (as an agency on behalf of our client) a Packaging Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Oss. In this role, you will bring packaging technology and equipment expertise to production areas—ensuring packaging processes, equipment and changes are implemented safely, efficiently and GMP-compliantly.

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What will be your activities within this role?

• Provide packaging technology expertise to Manufacturing, incl. transfer and implementation of new packaging processes/technologies.
• Produce engineering project documentation (plans, protocols/reports, risk assessments, change control, URS, qualification docs).
• Lead and document investigations and root-cause analyses for CAPEX, changes and improvements (incl. CAPA follow-up).
• Execute and report equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for products, processes and technologies.
• Operate within QMS, SHE/EHS, deviation management and change control requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply, Facilities and Engineering.
• Ensure GMP and SHE compliance to enable safe, compliant operations.

What do you get as Packaging Engineer?

• Salary up to €77,000 gross per year (depending on experience);
• Contract until 18-12-2026, with extension possible;
• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00;
• Pensionplan & travel allowance
• Work in multidisciplinary (local and international) project teams with direct impact on packaging performance and compliance;
• Agency support throughout the process; placement at the client company.

What do we seek in a Packaging Engineer

• HBO level (Bachelor or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong technical/technological orientation; able to maintain overview and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience writing protocols and performing/reporting equipment qualifications.
• Knowledge of secondary and tertiary packaging technologies and packaging materials.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, EHS/SHE guidelines and preferably Lean principles.

About the company:

Based in Oss, this international healthcare company develops and manufactures medicines that improve lives worldwide. The Oss site is a key European hub for high-quality pharmaceutical production, packaging and distribution, combining advanced technology with strict GMP and safety standards. Teams work in a collaborative, hands-on environment where continuous improvement, compliance and quality come first. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, the location brings together specialists in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and quality to deliver reliable products to patients and customers across the globe. Working here means contributing to a purpose-driven organisation with professional growth opportunities, an inclusive culture and a strong commitment to sustainability and responsible operations.

About Gi Group Life Sciences:

Gi Group Life Sciences supports leading pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies with specialised recruitment and workforce solutions. We combine deep sector knowledge with a strong network of life sciences professionals to match the right talent to the right projects across manufacturing, quality, engineering, R&D, regulatory and supply chain. Our approach is hands-on and partnership-driven: we listen to your needs, move quickly, and focus on long-term fit, compliance and candidate experience. With an international footprint and local market expertise, Gi Group Life Sciences helps organisations scale reliably and helps professionals build meaningful careers that contribute to better healthcare outcomes.