Sr. R&D Packaging Engineer (Mansfield, MA)

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

Are you passionate about helping patients live their #lifeunlimited? 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

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gen