Packaging Developer

Mölnlycke Health Care AB; Mölndals kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

Mölnlycke Health Care AB is seeking a Packaging Developer to join their R&D Wound Care Packaging & Artwork team in Mölndal, Sweden. This role requires innovative thinking to improve lives through packaging development while collaborating with various teams.

You will execute packaging projects, implement solutions to meet customer needs, and ensure compliance with global standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or related fields and 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of experience in product/material development from medical devices or packaging development from other regulated industry.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Experience working with packaging materials such as paper, plastics, or bottles.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute packaging change projects with defined scope and impact.
• Develop and implement new or improved packaging solutions.
• Own technical documentation and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers, leading technical discussions.
• Identify and propose new packaging technologies, materials, and suppliers.
• Support sustainability initiatives through smarter, more sustainable packaging.

Skills

Technical expertise

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Curiosity for sustainable packaging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, life sciences

Tools

Packaging materials

Job description

Drive innovation where it matters

Make your next move matter

At Mölnlycke, we believe that real impact starts with people.

People who are bold enough to challenge the status quo.

People who care deeply about their work, their colleagues, and the world around them.

People who know exactly why they do what they do.

As a global medical solutions company, we design and deliver innovative products and services across wound care, operating room solutions, gloves, and antiseptics. Our mission is to advance performance in healthcare by supporting professionals, improving outcomes, and making a difference where it matters most.

In Wound Care, we help to prevent, manage and accelerate the healing of wounds.

Where you’ll make a difference

Mölnlycke is now looking for a Packaging Developer to join our R&D Wound Care Packaging & Artwork team at our headquarters.

In this role, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that improves lives. You will collaborate across teams, bring your ideas to the table, and help shape innovative packaging solutions that support both patients and healthcare professionals.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact

• Drive and execute packaging change projects with defined scope and impact
• Develop and implement new or improved packaging solutions to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements
• Own technical documentation and ensure compliance with global standards for medical device packaging
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers, leading technical discussions, support audits, and build partnerships
• Identify and propose new packaging technologies, materials, and suppliers
• Act as a key contributor in cross-functional teams including R&D, project management, and process development
• Support sustainability initiatives through development of smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions

What you’ll get

Be part of a culture built on trust, care, and shared ownership.

Your growth and development

• Opportunities to expand your expertise in packaging and medical device development
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making
• Potential career paths into senior development roles, project management, or leadership

Flexibility, wellbeing and benefits

• A collaborative, supportive, and highly experienced team environment
• Opportunities to make a real difference for customers, patients, and the environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A workplace that values wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with curiosity and a collaborative mindset.

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, life sciences, or equivalent
• Around 5 years’ experience in product/material development from medical devices, or packaging development from other regulated industry
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Key strengths and mindset

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented approach
• Curiosity and a genuine interest in sustainable packaging innovation and development
• Ability to balance technical rigor with business needs

Nice to have

• Experience working with packaging materials such as paper, plastics, or bottles
• Interest or experience in sustainable packaging solutions
• Strong knowledge of design control and regulated environments
• Understanding of global regulatory requirements for packaging

Our approach to Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people makes us stronger—bringing fresh perspectives, driving better decisions, and helping us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s how we work, grow, and lead together.