Packaging Process Engineer
Smith+Nephew
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop packaging components and packaging systems for existing and new medical device products.
- Support new product development activities and ensure packaging process readiness for product launches.
- Lead packaging testing, validation activities, and documentation including IQ, OQ, PQ, and design specifications.
- Research, identify, and evaluate new packaging technologies, materials, and methodologies to improve products and processes.
- Drive packaging process improvements, standardization initiatives, quality projects, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Product Development, Facilities, Finance, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to deliver project objectives.
- Coordinate packaging projects from concept through implementation, including project planning, tracking, and reporting.
- Develop material and process specifications and ensure compliance with applicable industry and company standards.
- Investigate packaging related complaints, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support packaging operations through equipment validation, process troubleshooting, supplier engagement, and ongoing sustaining activities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Internship experience within packaging, medical devices, or a related industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of packaging engineering principles and packaging development processes.
- Understanding of ISO 11607 and/or ISO 16775 is preferred.
- Experience with CAD systems is preferred but not required.
- Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross functional teams.
- Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work at a desk, CAD workstation, or in meeting environments for extended periods.