Senior R&D Engineer - Packaging; Mansfield, MA

Life Unlimited

At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join a thriving Product Development Team developing life‑changing medical device technologies in the exciting field of sports medicine. As part of the Smith+ Nephew Packaging Engineering team, you will significantly contribute to the success of new product launches through the development of innovative packaging systems in a collaborative, team‑centric environment.

• Designs and develops sterile and non‑sterile packaging systems for new product development and existing product lines under limited supervision.
• Coordinates and monitors packaging projects and programs from inception through implementation.
• Establishes appropriate project schedules and prepares project reports periodically to outline progress.
• Defines packaging‑related design inputs and requirements through voice of customers such as consultations with surgeons, nurses, or other operating room/hospital personnel.
• Provides technical packaging support and leadership to multi‑functional teams, and lower level packaging engineers.
• Communicates effectively with multi‑functional teams, such as R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Develops protocols and reports for packaging feasibility studies and design verification for new products with little mentorship.
• Works effectively and builds relationships with Smith+ Nephew packaging suppliers.
• Prepares reports/documentation using good documentation practices and effectively communicates results multi‑functionally and vertically within the organization.
• Creates packaging cost estimates for COGS budget in each applicable business phase.

• Creates, reviews, and approves Engineering Change Requests for packaging for design changes as necessary.
• Effectively works with manufacturing process teams to implement new design changes.
• Assists in the development of standardized test procedures, polices, and standards.
• Leads and assists with Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) projects as necessary.
• Leads or assists with business initiative packaging projects as the need arises.
• Prepares capital expenditure requests and written justification for assigned projects.
• Initiates purchase requisitions for prototypes, tooling, and other project related expenses.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering related to the design and development of medical device or healthcare product packaging required.
• 2 years of experience with a master’s degree in Packaging Engineering related to the design and development of medical device or healthcare product packaging required.
• Certified Packaging Professional preferred.
• Medical Device Experience Preferred.
• Understanding of FDA, GMP, and ISO Guidelines.
• Solid understanding of ISO, ASTM and ISTA Standards.
• Proficient using CAD software to design packaging components including thermoformed and die cut parts, packaging assemblies, or similar component types. Solid Works proficiency is highly preferred.
• Approximately 10% international travel.

• Inclusion and Belonging – Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
• Your Wellbeing:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.
• Flexibility:
  Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles).
• Training:
  Hands‑On, Team‑Customized, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks:
  Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $164,725 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited…