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ID de la oferta R-525130 Fecha de publicación 10/02/2025

Job Description Summary

The Sr Packaging Engineer plays a critical role in advancing healthcare and supporting the MDS business by leading the development, qualification, and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions for new and existing medical devices. This role combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation, driving projects from concept through launch. The engineer will apply engineering principles to develop and verify packaging systems, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend strategic solutions to technical challenges. With a hands-on approach and a collaborative mindset, the Senior Packaging Engineer contributes to product excellence and regulatory compliance.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Owner of BDG's (Business Development Goals).

  • Lead the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for sterile and non-sterile medical devices, ensuring compliance with ISO 11607-1 & 2 and applicable regulatory standards.

  • Owner of packaging specifications, responsible for the definition of all packaging system specifications.

  • Leader of design control process of medium and high complexity projects.

  • Communicates data analysis including impact and recommended next steps to project/program leadership.

  • Leader of workstream within larger projects

  • Able to lead complex projects impacting design inputs / outputs, verification by testing / analysis, from start to end. Ensures appropriate cross-functional strategy is in place and manages risks appropriately.

  • Leader and coach for Jr. Packaging Engineers through project challenges

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in packaging engineering within the medical device or healthcare industry.

  • Proven track record in designing and developing packaging systems for sterile and non-sterile medical devices, including compliance with ISO 11607-1 & 2 and other relevant standards.

  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects involving new product development, sustaining engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrated expertise in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.

  • Proven ability to define and document packaging requirements for content sterile and sterile fluid path packaging systems for medical devices.

  • Experience in designing different packaging system types for medical devices.

  • Skilled in verification and validation of packaging systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Experienced in root cause analysis and failure investigations across diverse packaging designs; adept at leading defect management and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

  • Experienced developing PFMEA and DFMEA.

  • Knowledgeable of ISO 11607-1&2, ISO 13485, ISO 16975, and packaging- related ASTM or ISTA standards.

  • Experienced conducting gap assessments, ensuring alignment with FDA, EU MDR or others global packaging compliance requirements.

  • Proficiency in SolidWorks

  • Experience performing FEA to evaluate and optimize designs

  • Proficiency in developing packaging technical rationales and design verification by analysis

  • Understanding and application of core engineering principles, including first-principles analysis and calculations, to address packaging design challenges and development activities

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B, USA IL - Vernon Hills

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$106,600.00 - $175,900.00 USD Annual
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