Senior Packaging Engineer — Onsite, Global Impact

Abbott; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer for an onsite role in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will lead design, testing, and implementation of protective packaging for automated manufacturing lines and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of components.

Travel up to 15% may be required. You will mentor engineers, drive CAPA/SCAR activities, and ensure compliance with medical device regulations within a matrixed, global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive technical experience.
• Knowledge of regulations affecting Medical Devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test packaging components (cartons, inserts, labels, foil, trays, shipper cases) for protection and handling of products.
• Lead selection of alternate pack component suppliers and manage TPM relationships.
• Maintain supplier communications and serve as the main contact for commercial and technical discussions.
• Support kit pack lines installation and validation of packaging equipment at TPMs.
• Address ongoing material quality issues and CAPA/SCAR initiatives with suppliers.
• Create and manage change requests and update SKU BOMs in Agile workflows.
• Set project goals and maintain schedules for packaging initiatives.
• Drive value adds for ADC, improving component quality and operational efficiency.
• Support QMS/EMS initiatives and overall program management for packaging projects.

Skills

Packaging design

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CAPA system

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer for an onsite role in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will lead design, testing, and implementation of protective packaging for automated manufacturing lines and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of components.

Travel up to 15% may be required. You will mentor engineers, drive CAPA/SCAR activities, and ensure compliance with medical device regulations within a matrixed, global organization.