Sr. Packaging Engineer

Cpl Healthcare; Connacht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join their innovative team in designing packaging solutions for cutting-edge medical devices. This role involves overseeing product development, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving processes while working in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Cross-functional collaboration

Exposure to global best practices

Modern facility with innovation culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device packaging engineering.
• Proven success in design, development, and validation of medical packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging for Class II and III medical devices.
• Lead root cause investigations and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate globally with packaging engineering peers.

Skills

Medical packaging design

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Technology

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior Packaging Engineer (Medical Devices)

We’re seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on delivering innovative, compliant, and patient-focused packaging solutions for cutting-edge medical devices. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Vascular & Implant Therapies space at a global leader in medical technology. If you’re passionate about precision, design excellence, and continuous improvement, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative packaging components and assemblies for Class II and III medical devices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional project teams, contributing to new product introductions, technology transfers, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (design inputs, specifications, validations, protocols, and reports) in compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Lead or support root cause investigations, CAPAs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust package validation and qualification in line with FDA, ISO, and EU MDR requirements.
• Collaborate globally with packaging engineering peers to share knowledge and drive best practices.
• Apply project management skills to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver impactful results.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders.

Ideal Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Technology, or a related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in medical device packaging engineering or a related highly regulated industry.
• Proven success in medical packaging design, development, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of biomedical materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 11607, ASTM).
• Excellent technical writing, project management, and communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions with clarity and accountability.

Company Benefits:

• Join a mission-driven organization that impacts millions of lives worldwide.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on meaningful, high-visibility projects.
• Work in a modern, high-tech facility with a strong culture of innovation and integrity.
• Gain exposure to global best practices and leadership opportunities within packaging engineering.

Should you be interested in this role, please apply or reach out to [e-mail]

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