Staff Packaging Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VB Spine in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Staff Packaging Engineer to lead the packaging design and development for sterile and non-sterile devices. You will create packaging concepts, write specifications, and work with cross‑functional teams to meet aggressive timelines in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires a BS in packaging/engineering, 4+ years in packaging design, 2+ years CAD experience (SolidWorks or Creo), and knowledge of QSR and medical device standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Engineering, or Microbiology.
• 4+ years packaging design and development experience, preferably medical devices.
• 2+ years CAD experience (SolidWorks or Creo).
• Solid knowledge of QSR and medical device packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of packaging procedures, design rules, and guidelines.
• Create advanced packaging designs from concept to release with CAD documentation.
• Develop and maintain component specifications for packaging levels and testing protocols.
• Collaborate with product development to define optimal packaging solutions and manage multiple projects.
• Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization.
• Identify packaging options and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA related to packaging with cross-functional teams.
• Work with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and integration with VB Spine operations.

Skills

Packaging design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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