Lead Packaging Engineer

Hollister Incorporated; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Lead Packaging Engineer to drive medical device packaging development for Ostomy and Continence Care. You will lead cross-functional projects, develop sterile and non-sterile packaging systems, and ensure regulatory compliance to support product commercialization.

You will mentor peers, manage project schedules, and collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and quality teams in a hybrid work environment requiring four days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience
• Masters Degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Experience in medical device packaging development and commercialization

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cross-functional projects for new product development and commercialization, and changes to new and existing products.
• Apply advanced knowledge on concepts, principles, and technical capabilities for large scope projects.
• Establish and manage packaging project schedules.
• Develop and validate sterile and non-sterile packaging and labeling systems and equipment.
• Establish and qualify new packaging materials, equipment and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with packaging regulations and monitor changes.
• Identify and lead cost saving initiatives.
• Write and coordinate technical documentation including protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, work instructions and data.
• Coach peers on technical requirements.
• Develop and validate test methods with statistical analysis.
• Source and validate laboratory equipment for new product commercialization.
• Represent Hollister at industry events and mentor peers.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Packaging development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Qumas

SAP

ArtiosCAD

Solidworks

CAPE

TOPS

JMP

Minitab

Microscan

PXSmartPrint

Veeva

CAD

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions.
• The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
• The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville
Department: Research & Development

Summary

Global Packaging serves Hollister and its product end users by providing packaging engineeringexpertise to develop optimized and compliant packaging systems. We help our organization drivecost competitiveness, improve operating efficiencies and effectiveness, and sustain performancein quality, service, and product commercialization.

The Lead Packaging Engineer will contribute to Hollister’s growth, profitability, and continuity by leading medical device packaging activities for the Ostomy and Continence Care business units and associated manufacturing sites. They will serve as technical subject matter experts for new product development and commercialization, and changes to existing products. This includes packaging and labeling system development, manufacturing, and performance to the point of end use. They will also support the business unit and departmental continuous improvement objectives and coaches’ best practices for CFT.

Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment. Associates are expected to come into the office in Libertyville, IL a minimum of 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cross-functional projects for new product development and commercialization, and changes to new and existing products.
• Apply advanced knowledge, independently, on concepts, principles, and technical capabilities for projects of large scope and complexity.
• Establish and manage packaging project schedules.
• Develop and validate sterile and non-sterile packaging and labeling systems and equipment.
• Establish and qualify new packaging materials, equipment and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with and monitor and influence changes to packaging regulations.
• Identify and lead cost savings initiatives.
• Write and coordinate technical documentation including protocols, reports, procedures, specifications, work instructions and original data.
• Coach peers when needed for the technical requirements.
• Develop and validate test methods with statistical analysis.
• Source and validate laboratory equipment for new product commercialization.
• Represent Hollister at industry events (conferences, seminars, etc.)
• Mentor peers within department.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Conducting experiments, simulations, and feasibility studies.
• Using tools like CAD, robotics, and lab instrumentation.
• Designing and testing prototypes.
• Iterating based on test results and market feedback.
• Applying systems thinking and design excellence.
• Working with marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams.
• Participating in cross-functional project teams.
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., EU MDR, FDA).
• Presenting findings to internal stakeholders.
• Writing technical reports and contributing to patent filings.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience
• Masters Degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Number of Overall Industry Experience: 8+ Years with a Bachelors Degree, 6+ Years with Master's Degree
• Experience to include:
  • Medical device or FMCG packaging development and commercialisation
  • CAD and concept prototyping
  • Medical device sterile/nonsterile packaging system development and / or validation
  • Technical writing
  • Optimization and cost savings
  • Design of experiment and process validation
  • Test methods for materials, integrity, physical properties, distribution simulation, and aging
  • Rigid and flexible sterile barriers
  • Fiber-based materials, including paperboard and corrugate
  • Porous and non-porous materials
  • Sterilization processes
  • Form-fill-seal and heat seal equipment
  • Manual and automated packaging processes
  • Advance Statistical analysis
  • Printed color specification and measurement
  • Travel will be required based on projects

Specialised Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Proficient in ISO 11607, MDR, UDI, GS1, ASTM D10 and F02, ISTA
• Proficient with Qumas, SAP, ArtiosCAD, Solidworks, CAPE, TOPS, JMP, Minitab, Microscan, PXSmartPrint, Veeva,
• Advance knowledge of EU MDR, PPWR, UDI, IEC 62366, and FDA Guidance on Applying Human Factors
• Knowledge of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
• Ability to influence packaging decisions as required
• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions.
• The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
• The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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