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 high impact Product Development team at the forefront of sports medicine innovation. As a Senior R&D Engineer in Packaging, you will play a critical role in bringing life changing medical devices to market, shaping how products are protected, delivered, and experienced by clinicians and patients. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward thinking environment where your ideas directly contribute to successful product launches and improved patient outcomes.

What will you be doing?

• Design and develop sterile and non sterile packaging systems for new product development and existing product lines

• Lead packaging activities across the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization

• Define packaging requirements using voice of customer insights from clinical and hospital environments

• Collaborate with cross functional teams including Research and Development, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing

• Provide technical leadership and support to packaging engineers and project teams

• Develop and execute packaging feasibility studies, design verification protocols, and reports

• Manage project timelines, monitor progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders

• Partner with packaging suppliers to deliver innovative and effective solutions

• Support design changes, engineering change requests, and CAPA activities

• Contribute to cost estimation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master degree with at least 2 years of experience in medical device or healthcare packaging development

• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO, ASTM, and ISTA standards

• Experience designing packaging components using CAD software, with SolidWorks preferred

• Demonstrated experience in new product development within regulated environments

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross functional teams

• Certified Packaging Professional and medical device experience preferred

• Willingness to travel approximately 10%, including internationally

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $101,500.00 - $152,250.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.​

Smith & Nephew follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described by local and state policies.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• 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 

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.