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Smith+Nephew · 8 hours ago

Senior R&D Engineer - Packaging (Mansfield, MA)

Mansfield, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Smith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology aimed at enhancing lives. The Senior R&D Engineer in Packaging will contribute significantly to new product launches by developing innovative packaging systems, coordinating projects, and collaborating with multi-functional teams.

Medical Device

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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 multi-functionally and vertically within the organization

Creates packaging cost estimates for COGS budget in each applicable business phase

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

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringMedical Device ExperienceCAD Software ProficiencyCertified Packaging ProfessionalFDA Guidelines UnderstandingGMP KnowledgeISO Standards KnowledgeSoft Skills

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering related to the design and development of medical device or health care product packaging required

2 years of experience with a master's degree in Packaging Engineering related to the design and development of medical device or health care product packaging required

Understanding of FDA, GMP, and ISO Guidelines

Solid understanding of ISO and ASTM and ISTA Standards

Proficient using CAD software to design packaging components including thermoformed and die cut parts, packaging assemblies, or similar component types