Sr. Packaging Engineer (Memphis, TN)

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

This position is responsible to provide technical support for the design, development and validation of new packaging components and systems from concept through Design Transfer/Production using the process and tools identified in the S&N Orthopedic Quality System related to Design Controls.

This position is expected to function in a support role to more senior engineering levels. The Senior Packaging Engineer will work closely with Smith Nephew multi-functional teams to develop packaging designs in support of R&D,

What will you be doing?

• This role will be responsible for ensuring packaging designs are functional, efficient, and meet the needs of the customer.

• New Product Development: Designs and develops sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for new product development 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

• Communicates 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 cross functional 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: BS in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Science (or related Design or Science) or MS in Engineering or Science or in a related field + 2 years of related experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of medical device packaging design and development experience is required with a bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of packaging experience with a master’s degree

• Demonstrate packaging design competency and analytic ability for problem solving.

• Possess knowledge of general packaging manufacturing techniques.

• Knowledge of ISTA / ASTM / ISO test methods and requirements.

  • Knowledge of ISO 11607 Part 1 and Part 2

  • Microsoft platforms: WORD, EXCEL, Minitab, Microsoft Project

• Travel Requirements: up to 5%

You. Unlimited

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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