BD Nogales Norte · 2 days ago
Staff Packaging Engineer
Vernon Hills, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $187K/yr
6+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, and they are seeking a Staff Packaging Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally to ensure packaging systems meet regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead packaging engineering activities for new products, line extensions, and sustaining programs, ensuring alignment with project timelines, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements
Provide technical leadership in packaging concept development, material selection, design inputs, and validation strategies
Serve as a key technical contributor and subject‑matter expert for packaging technologies, materials, methods, and processes within cross‑functional project teams
Drive packaging deliverables through all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and sustaining support
Design and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for sterile and non‑sterile medical devices
Lead packaging feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design‑for‑manufacturability evaluations
Develop prototype packaging, and coordinate tooling and equipment needs to support development and testing
Manage packaging‑related changes for sustaining products, including component, supplier, and process changes
Prepare packaging cost estimates as required
Develop and execute packaging test plans, including transit testing, shelf‑life studies, environmental conditioning, and performance evaluations
Lead qualification and validation of packaging components, equipment, processes, and operations in compliance with FDA, ISO, ASTM, ICH, and USP requirements
Analyze test data and independently author technical reports, validation summaries, and documentation to support regulatory submissions, product launches, and design changes
Troubleshoot packaging performance and manufacturing issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies and corrective action approaches
Plan and coordinate all packaging engineering activities to support product launch and transfer to manufacturing, including development and execution of packaging transfer plans
Coordinate packaging documentation release, test protocols, reports, and design control documentation
Support planning, ordering, and coordination of new packaging component inventory to meet launch and production needs
Participate in packaging line trials, equipment evaluations, and process qualifications during scale‑up
Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Labeling, Marketing, and external partners to ensure packaging solutions meet all functional requirements
Work with suppliers, vendors, and contract manufacturers to develop, optimize, qualify, and maintain packaging components and materials
Provide technical support for internal and external audits, inspections, and design reviews related to packaging
Identify and implement packaging improvements that enhance product performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and sustainability
Support cost‑reduction and manufacturing improvement initiatives related to packaging
Stay current with evolving industry standards, regulations, materials, and technologies impacting packaging
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development, refinement, and consistent application of packaging standards, templates, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Educational background: B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Life Sciences, or related Engineering discipline, with 8+ years of relevant packaging engineering experience, OR M.S. degree in the same fields with 6+ years of relevant experience
5 years of experience in the medical device industry
3 years of experience with sterile medical device packaging specifically
Solid experience in packaging design, materials, testing, validation, and commercialization
Working knowledge of FDA requirements and functional needs for sterile medical devices
Broad knowledge of properties of primary and secondary packaging materials, packaging methods, equipment, and processes
Working knowledge of package test methods, process validation, barcoding, and international standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to independently author and analyze technical documentation
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and drive projects to completion on time and within budget
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and guide execution without direct authority
Willingness to travel as needed to support project and manufacturing activities
Preferred
Knowledge of sustainability practices in packaging
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies
Benefits
Valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
Rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture
Company
BD Nogales Norte
Somos una empresa multinacional dedicada a la manufactura de dispositivos de uso médico a través de los cuales seguimos impulsando el mundo de la salud.
1001-5000 employees
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