Staff Packaging Engineer

VB Spine; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VB Spine in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Staff Packaging Engineer to lead packaging design and development for sterile and non-sterile devices. You will create advanced packaging concepts, generate CAD documentation, and drive testing, specifications, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient solutions.

The role requires 4+ years in packaging design (medical devices preferred), 2+ years CAD experience (SolidWorks/Creo), and strong QSR knowledge.

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in packaging design and development (medical device packaging preferred).
• 2+ years packaging CAD design in SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong knowledge of QSR and medical device packaging standards.
• Strategic thinker with strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of packaging procedures, design rules, and guidelines balancing performance, cost, and reliability for sterile and non-sterile packaging.
• Create advanced packaging designs from concept through final release with CAD documentation.
• Develop and maintain component specifications for all packaging levels and lead testing protocols.
• Collaborate with product development to define packaging solutions while managing multiple projects.
• Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization of non-sterile devices.
• Identify viable packaging options, support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA related to packaging with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure manufacturability.
• Conduct value analysis and stay current with packaging trends.
• Establish thought leadership in sterile and non-sterile packaging and pursue credentials.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

QSR knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Staff Packaging Engineer

VB Spine Leesburg, Virginia, United States

About this position

Staff Packaging Engineer
Location: Leesburg, VA (5-15% Travel Required)

Company: VB Spine

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family‑owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Staff Packaging Engineer in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll play a critical leadership role on the packaging team—designing, developing, and optimizing sterile and non‑sterile packaging solutions that ensure medical devices reach the operating room safely, compliantly, and cost‑effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and management of packaging procedures, design rules, and guidelines that balance performance, cost, and reliability for both sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging
• Create advanced packaging designs from concept through final release, including detailed CAD documentation (SolidWorks or Creo) for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
• Develop and maintain component specifications for all packaging levels and lead the design, execution, and analysis of packaging testing protocols
• Partner closely with product development engineering teams to define optimal packaging solutions while managing multiple projects to meet aggressive timelines
• Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization of non-sterile devices intended for hospital use
• Identify viable primary packaging options, develop secondary shipment packaging, and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Write and contribute to risk management documentation (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA) related to packaging in coordination with cross-functional project teams
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure designs are optimized, manufacturable, and seamlessly integrated with VB Spine operations
• Conduct value analysis, cost reduction activities, and stay current with emerging trends in packaging technology and materials
• Establish yourself as a thought leader in sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging while obtaining and maintaining relevant industry credentials

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Engineering, or Microbiology required
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in packaging design and development (medical device packaging strongly preferred)
• 2+ years of experience creating packaging designs in CAD (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR) and medical device packaging standards
• Strategic thinker with excellent technical communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly detail-oriented, personally driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and work effectively in an office/lab setting with frequent use of hands for design and testing activities

Why VB Spine?
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team, benefit from peer and executive mentorship, and play a key role in developing innovative packaging solutions that protect life-changing spinal implants and instruments—positioning yourself for growth and impact in a dynamic, mission-driven medical device company.

Compensation:
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. The typical salary range for this role is 110k - 130k. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, technical expertise, and market conditions in Leesburg, VA.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company