Sr. Packaging Engineer

Job Summary

Make a measurable impact on healthcare innovation!

Join a dynamic team where your expertise in packaging directly supports product safety, performance, and patient outcomes. As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you’ll lead high-impact projects that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across Medline and OEM product lines.

This role can be based in either Eagan, MN or Alpharetta, GA.

Job Description

Design & Validate Packaging Solutions

• Define and document packaging requirements, test and validate new designs, and implement solutions that meet regulatory and customer needs.

Lead Packaging Innovation

• Spearhead improvements in mechanical and packaging systems, resolve technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Drive Cross-Functional Success

• Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, OEMs, customers, and suppliers to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Ensure Compliance & Documentation Excellence

• Maintain organized, accurate documentation that meets internal and regulatory standards.

Provide Technical Support

• Serve as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries across organization. Troubleshoot packaging issues, support equipment validation efforts, and provide guidance on material selection, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.

REQUIRED EXPERIEINCE:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum 5 years of packaging development experience.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Packaging Engineering.

• Experience with direct packaging development in a related industry strongly preferred.

• Experience working with sterilized products.

• Deep knowledge of packaging materials, design, and validation processes.

• Proven track record of leading packaging initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

• Skilled in creating and managing Protocols, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$77,480.00 - $ Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click

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. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.