Staff R&D Engineer - Packaging (Mansfield, MA)

Smith+Nephew•Mansfield, MA

1d•$125,500 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company, the Staff Packaging Development Engineer designs and manufactures technology that takes the limits off living. This role is critical in bringing innovative products to life by partnering across the business to design and deliver packaging solutions that meet high standards of quality, safety, and performance. It offers an opportunity to apply technical expertise, influence design decisions, and support products that make a difference for patients worldwide. Smith+Nephew is committed to creating the greatest good for society, investing in its people and patients, and fostering a culture of Care, Collaboration, and Courage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science or a related engineering or science discipline
Minimum of 6 years of relevant packaging engineering experience within the medical device or regulated industry environment, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience designing sterile and non sterile medical device packaging systems
Working knowledge of ISO, ASTM and ISTA test methods and regulatory requirements related to packaging
Strong analytical, problem solving and documentation skills with experience using tools such as SolidWorks and Minitab
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and communicate clearly at multiple levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Designing and developing sterile and non sterile packaging systems for new product development and existing product lines from concept through design transfer and production
Providing technical packaging expertise and support to cross functional teams including R and D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and Operations
Defining packaging design inputs and requirements using voice of customer insights and applicable regulatory and industry standards including ISO 11607
Planning, coordinating and monitoring packaging projects, including schedules, progress updates and technical documentation
Developing and executing packaging feasibility studies, design verification activities and validation documentation
Supporting packaging sustaining activities, including engineering change requests and implementation of design changes
Working closely with packaging suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement
Mentoring and providing technical guidance to lower level engineers and contributing to packaging related business initiatives