Technical Engineer (Process and Packaging)
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for packaging innovation and technical problem-solving? We’re looking for a
Technical Engineer (Process and Packaging) to join our team and lead the development, qualification, and continuous improvement of packaging materials and processes.
In this role you’ll manage all on-site packaging materials—from base films and lidding foils to shippers and tooling. You’ll be the technical lead for packaging trials, material onboarding, and process investigations, ensuring optimal performance, quality, and compliance.
You’ll collaborate closely with Operational Engineering, Quality, and external stakeholders to resolve breakdowns, support customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, efficiency, and cost.
The Role:
- Investigate and resolve process issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Collaborate with Operational Engineering to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Lead packaging design and material changes from concept to qualification.
- Support tooling changes, qualifications, and documentation through Change Control.
- Act as technical lead for customer complaints and deviations, generating reports and driving corrective actions.
- Champion Continuous Improvement (CI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and preventative maintenance strategies.
The Candidate:
- Full time served engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent qualifications- Required
- Electrical / Mechanical engineer with extensive post apprenticeship experience in an Engineering role.
- Strong knowledge of packaging tooling and machining techniques.
- Technical troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, controls).
- Experience with root cause analysis and technical report writing.
- Familiarity with cGMP and quality systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
- Positive attitude and openness to change.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
- Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
- Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
- Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
- Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
- Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to
[email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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