Senior Packaging Engineer

STERIS•Saint Louis, MO

15h

About The Position

At STERIS, the Senior Packaging Engineer independently applies packaging engineering principles to design, develop, and implement packaging solutions across a broad range of products and services. The role translates functional, regulatory, and operational requirements into robust, manufacturable packaging designs while balancing protection, cost, logistics, sustainability, and compliance. The engineer leads packaging workstreams for new product introductions and sustaining initiatives, manages moderate to high technical complexity, and collaborates cross-functionally to resolve challenges and support successful product launches and ongoing performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of packaging engineering or related engineering experience in regulated environments, such as manufacturing, industrial, or healthcare settings.
Working knowledge of sterile barrier systems and packaging validation principles.
Familiarity with industry standards related to medical device packaging and testing, including standards from the International Organization for Standardization and the American Society for Testing and Materials.
Developing understanding of regulatory or compliance expectations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare, or industrial manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop packaging systems that protect products through manufacturing, distribution, storage, and end use.
Lead packaging development for new products, product changes, and sustaining initiatives from concept through validation with minimal oversight.
Select and apply packaging materials, formats, and design approaches to meet functional, operational, cost, and sustainability requirements.
Define and execute packaging performance testing plans, interpret results, and drive design improvements aligned with product risk and distribution conditions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including packaging specifications, drawings, and test protocols.
Drive packaging manufacturability and readiness by identifying and resolving design, process, or supplier-related issues.
Lead root cause investigations and resolve packaging-related issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or customer experience.
Partner with suppliers to evaluate materials and capabilities, support qualification activities, and maintain ongoing technical performance.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and other cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and successful implementation.
Contribute to cost optimization, material efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives.
Provide guidance and informal mentorship while supporting the development of best practices.