Manufacturing Packaging Engineer

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Why Work at Elanco? We Save Puppies!

Working at a monoclonal antibody start-up facility in Elwood, Kansas presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research: Monoclonal antibodies are an innovative type of biologic drug that can target specific molecules in the body to treat a variety of diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders.

Working at a start-up facility that is developing and manufacturing these drugs at a commercial scale is an opportunity to be on the forefront of medical research and contribute to developing treatments that can have a significant impact on pets' lives.

Our newest product is a one-time injection that is 100% effective in curing the deadly parvovirus in puppies!  Elwood is 60 min North of downtown Kansas City and 15 min from St.

Joseph, MO. 

Your Role:

Packaging Engineer As a `Packaging Engineer`, you will provide essential technical knowledge and support across various departments, including labeling, packaging, quality assurance, and R&D.

You will also be responsible for executing capital projects related to equipment expansion and process improvement for labeling and packaging, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic plan.

Your Responsibilities:


* Provide technical knowledge for the development and specification of printed, primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials.


* Offer packaging engineering support to departments such as labeling, filling, quality assurance, and R&D.


* Investigate and remediate material quality issues and product quality complaints associated with labeling and packaging.


* Design and develop new product presentation packaging materials and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.


* Provide engineering support for capital equipment projects, including specification development, installation, and validation.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor of Science Degree (Engineering preferred) or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.


* Experience: A minimum of 1+ years experience in packaging or filling (liquids).


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