Staff Packaging Engineer
About The Position
VB Spine is seeking a Staff Packaging Engineer to lead the development and management of packaging procedures, design rules, and guidelines for medical device packaging. This role involves creating advanced packaging designs from concept to release, including CAD documentation, and developing component specifications. The engineer will also lead packaging testing protocols, collaborate with product development teams, and design/validate cases and trays for transportation and sterilization. Responsibilities include identifying primary packaging options, supporting cost-reduction initiatives, writing risk management documentation, and collaborating with suppliers. The position also requires conducting value analysis, staying updated on packaging trends, and establishing thought leadership in the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Engineering, or Microbiology required
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in packaging design and development (medical device packaging strongly preferred)
- 2+ years of experience creating packaging designs in CAD (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR) and medical device packaging standards
- Strategic thinker with excellent technical communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Highly detail-oriented, personally driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and work effectively in an office/lab setting with frequent use of hands for design and testing activities
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of packaging procedures, design rules, and guidelines that balance performance, cost, and reliability for both sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging
- Create advanced packaging designs from concept through final release, including detailed CAD documentation (SolidWorks or Creo) for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
- Develop and maintain component specifications for all packaging levels and lead the design, execution, and analysis of packaging testing protocols
- Partner closely with product development engineering teams to define optimal packaging solutions while managing multiple projects to meet aggressive timelines
- Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization of non-sterile devices intended for hospital use
- Identify viable primary packaging options, develop secondary shipment packaging, and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
- Write and contribute to risk management documentation (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA) related to packaging in coordination with cross-functional project teams
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure designs are optimized, manufacturable, and seamlessly integrated with VB Spine operations
- Conduct value analysis, cost reduction activities, and stay current with emerging trends in packaging technology and materials
- Establish yourself as a thought leader in sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging while obtaining and maintaining relevant industry credentials
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
- Potential for bonuses and incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
