Product Safety Engineer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

The Product Safety Engineer will lead and execute regulatory activities to ensure the compliance of TOPPAN’s packaging solutions. In this role, you are responsible for maintaining a high level of expertise in global regulations applicable to flexible and thermoforming packaging. You will leverage this expertise to support the business by handling internal and customer regulatory requests to validate and build confidence in the safety of TOPPAN products. This is a remote position. Title level will be determined based on experience and business needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain expertise in global regulations relevant to TOPPAN products, including food contact regulations, and regulations applicable to packaging for medical devices and pharmaceuticals
• Support expanding business opportunities by researching and managing new regulatory topics
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain accurate and complete regulatory documentation for raw materials
• Document and communicate product compliance status to internal and external stakeholders
• Respond to external inquiries to support customers in meeting compliance requirements (e.g., FDA, Prop 65, allergens, REACH, CONEG, chemicals of concern)
• Support technical teams in identifying the need for third-party analytical testing (e.g., migration, extraction)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including R&D, Supply Management, Legal, Quality, and Sales—to provide regulatory guidance
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on TOPPAN products
• Identify potential regulatory risks and support mitigation strategies
• Track and anticipate substances of concern to customers and consumers
• Represent TOPPAN at conferences as engaged and committed to food safety and compliance topics
• Support Quality-led initiatives such as FSSC, plant-level audits and certifications, and FDA site registration
• Provide ongoing education and training to regulatory team members

This is a REMOTE position located in the EST or CST time zones

We would love to hear from you if:

• 10+ years experience evaluating consumer packaging for regulatory compliance or related work

• Educational background in a scientific discipline such as packaging engineering, chemistry, toxicology, or a related field

• Expertise in regional food contact regulations, including those of the USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Asia.

• Understanding of regional migration testing requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

• Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.