Blister Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Choc - Aphena Pharma Solutions TN - Cookeville, TN 38501Be a part of our story. At Aphena Pharma Solutions, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical packaging in a clean, climate-controlled environment where teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We are growing and looking for a Blister Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with operations to keep production running smoothly. This is a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility and visibility across engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams. You’ll play a key part in supporting blister packaging projects, optimizing performance, and helping ensure we meet customer and regulatory expectations. What You’ll Do Lead and support blister packaging projects from planning through execution Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, and validation activities Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and improve performance Coordinate multiple projects while meeting timelines and quality standards Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability Support regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners What We’re Looking For 3–5 years of experience working with blister packaging equipment (such as Uhlmann, Pharmworks, Blipack, or similar) Engineering degree or relevant technical experience Experience in pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred Strong problem-solving and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills QualificationsWhy Aphena? Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment Opportunities to make a real impact and grow your career Collaborative team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Advancement opportunities as the company continues to grow Physical Requirements Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move throughout the facility during the workday Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support production operations as needed Benefits Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Career development and growth opportunities Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates