Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you passionate about helping patients live their ? If so, this may be the place for you. Smith+Nephew is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in R&D. This position plays a crucial role in developing and innovating packaging solutions for medical device products.
What will you be doing?
New Product Development:
Designs and develops sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for NPD and existing product lines under limited supervision.
Coordinates and monitors packaging projects and programs from inception through implementation.
Establishes appropriate project schedules and prepares project reports periodically to outline progress.
Defines packaging-related design inputs and requirements through voice of customers such as consultations with surgeons, nurses, or other operating room/hospital personnel.
Provides technical packaging support and leadership to multi-functional teams, and lower-level packaging engineers.
Collaborates effectively with multi-functional teams, such as R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Operations.
Develops protocols and reports for packaging feasibility studies and design verification for new products with little mentorship.
Works effectively and builds relationships with Smith+Nephew packaging suppliers.
Prepares reports/documentation using good documentation practices and effectively communicates results multi-functionally and vertically within the organization.
Creates packaging costs for COGS budget in each applicable business phase.
Packaging Sustaining:
Creates, reviews, and approves Engineering Change Requests for packaging for design changes as necessary.
Effectively works with manufacturing process teams to implement new design changes.
Assists in the development of standardized test procedures, polices, and standards.
Leads and assists with Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) projects as necessary.
Leads or assists with business initiative packaging projects as the need arises.
Prepares capital expenditure requests and written justification for assigned projects.
Initiates purchase requisitions for prototypes, tooling, and other project related expenses
What will you need to be successful?
Education: bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science or related Engineering Field
Certified Packaging Professional preferred
Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience in Packaging Engineering related to the design and development of medical device or health care product packaging
Medical Device Experience Preferred
Understanding of FDA, GMP, and ISO Guidelines
Solid understanding of ISO and ASTM and ISTA Standards
Working knowledge of SolidWorks preferred
Travel Requirements: Approximately 10% including international travel.
You. Unlimited
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients 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
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.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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