Hybrid Packaging Process Engineer – Medical Devices

Smith & Nephew; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Work Model

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Smith+Nephew in Memphis is seeking a Packaging Process Engineer to design and develop packaging components for medical devices, lead testing and validation activities, and ensure readiness for product launches. The role involves NPI, process development, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and suppliers, manage IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 0+ years of experience required; internship in packaging/medical devices preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging engineering principles and packaging development processes.
• Understanding of ISO 11607 and/or ISO 16775 preferred.
• Experience with CAD systems preferred.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work at a desk or CAD workstation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging components and systems for medical devices.
• Support new product development and ensure packaging readiness for launches.
• Lead packaging testing, validation activities, and documentation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Research and evaluate new packaging technologies to improve products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing,Quality,Marketing, Product Dev, and suppliers.
• Coordinate projects from concept through implementation with planning and reporting.

Skills

Packaging engineering knowledge

ISO 11607 knowledge

CAD systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Smith+Nephew in Memphis is seeking a Packaging Process Engineer to design and develop packaging components for medical devices, lead testing and validation activities, and ensure readiness for product launches. The role involves NPI, process development, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and suppliers, manage IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and travel up to 10%.