Lead Implantable Medical Device Packaging Engineer

Suru; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Suru in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Staff Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development for NPD and sustaining engineering of implantable medical devices. You will design, validate, and oversee sterile packaging systems, collaborating across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and external manufacturers.

The role requires 4–10 years of packaging experience in medical devices (Class II/III), strong communication, project management, and MDR/regulatory knowledge, with

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of packaging engineering experience within the medical device industry.
• Experience supporting implantable Class II and/or Class III medical devices.
• Hands-on experience with packaging design, development, and validation.
• Knowledge of medical device packaging regulations and validation standards.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development activities for new product development and sustaining engineering projects.
• Design, develop, and validate sterile packaging systems for implantable medical devices.
• Execute packaging validation activities in accordance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects (typically 6–12) while balancing competing priorities and timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Work directly with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers to support product development, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive packaging strategy while considering cost optimization, manufacturability, supply chain impacts, and product performance.
• Participate in project planning, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with MDR requirements and applicable medical device packaging standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Packaging design

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related discipline

Job description

Suru in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Staff Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development for NPD and sustaining engineering of implantable medical devices. You will design, validate, and oversee sterile packaging systems, collaborating across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and external manufacturers.

The role requires 4–10 years of packaging experience in medical devices (Class II/III), strong communication, project management, and MDR/regulatory knowledge, with