Senior Packaging Engineer

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serving as the technical SME, the Sr, Packaging Engineer leads packaging engineering activities and partners with global sustaining engineering teams in developing new processes, packaging materials, technologies, and equipment to drive sustaining initiatives for the Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Therapies (ICVT) and Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) divisions. This role works independently to develop, direct, and execute plans for complex projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, quality, operational efficiency, and overall business value. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 7 years of Packaging R&D experience
Minimum of 3 years working in medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry
Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, risk management, design controls, and product lifecycle management within a regulated quality system
Understanding of ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards and quality system controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up 10% globally

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
Experience with packaging processes and equipment qualification
Skilled in resolving complex problems through root cause analysis, experimental design, and statistical methods to support data-driven decisions
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
Results-driven with ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute project activities necessary to meet timelines
Effective communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levels
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams

Responsibilities

Serving as a trusted resource to provide technical leadership and consultation to cross-functional teams and external partners; cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, testing laboratories, customers, and business stakeholders
Leading packaging engineering activities to support sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives including cost reduction, manufacturing transfers, supplier and/or product changes; ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory requirements
Defining technical objectives to lead and support cross-functional projects; manage risks documentation, and communicate project results using technical reports and presentations
Facilitating qualification and testing activities (e.g. transportation, sterilization, aging, and package integrity evaluations) to develop, validate, and implement packaging solutions that meet applicable industry standards
Analyzing complex packaging, manufacturing, and field performance issues to identify root causes; apply engineering principles to implement corrective actions and resolve issues
Compiling, analyzing, and reporting research and operational test data to define technical specifications for new and modified packaging products, processes, and materials
Assessing emerging technologies, packaging materials, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance, quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency
Supporting onboarding activities and sharing technical knowledge to train, mentor and develop engineers; promote continuous learning and engineering excellence
Ensuring compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality System, Quality Policy, and all applicable regulatory, quality, and documentation requirements