Packaging Engineer (Mansfield, MA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join a thriving Product Development Team developing life-changing medical device technologies in the exciting field of sports medicine. As part of the Smith+Nephew Packaging Engineering team, the Packaging Engineer 2 will significantly contribute to the success of new product launches through the development of innovative packaging systems in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

**This position does NOT provide any type of visa sponsorship now or in the future**

What will you be doing?

New Product Development:

• Performs the following activities under supervision or guidance from Senior Engineers/ Engineering Management with significant opportunity for individual action.

• Design and develop sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for new product development and existing product lines as a member of cross-functional teams.

• Coordinate and monitor packaging projects and programs from inception through implementation.

• Establish appropriate project schedules and prepare project reports periodically to outline progress.

• Define packaging-related design inputs and requirements through voice of customers such as consultations with surgeons, nurses, or other operating room/hospital personnel.

• Communicate effectively with multi-functional team members, such as R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Operations.

• Develop protocols and reports for packaging feasibility studies and design verification for new products.

• Engage and work effectively with Smith+Nephew packaging suppliers.

• Prepare reports/documentation using good documentation practices and effectively communicate results to the team.

• Create packaging costs for COGS budget in each applicable business phase.

Packaging Sustaining:

• Create, review, and approve Engineering Change Requests for packaging for design changes as necessary.

• Effectively work with manufacturing process teams to implement new design changes.

• Support Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) projects as necessary.

• Assist with business initiative packaging projects as the need arises.

• Initiate purchase requisitions for prototypes, tooling, and other project related expenses.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering/Science or related technical discipline

• Experience:

  • Minimum two (2) years' experience in packaging engineering related to the design, development, and implementation of medical device or health care product packaging or one (1) year experience with a Master's degree.

  • Equivalent experience working for packaging component/material suppliers or in other packaged goods industries.

  • Technical Skills: Proficient using CAD software to design packaging components including thermoformed and die cut parts, packaging assemblies, or similar component types. SolidWorks proficiency is highly preferred.

  • Understanding of FDA, GMP, and ISO Guidelines preferred

  • Understanding of ASTM, and ISTA packaging test methods preferred

• Travel Requirements: Approximately 10%, including international travel.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating thegreatest good for society. Our strongest investmentsare in our people and thepatients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- We are committed to welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
  Work/Life Balance: PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.