Smith & Nephew
Sr. Packaging Process Engineer
Memphis, TN · Senior
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About the role
- Located in Memphis, you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting new product launches and leading cost-improvement efforts in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
- We believe in creating the greatest good for society.
- Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You.
Responsibilities
- Follow us on L inkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
- Leads packaging process engineering projects from concept through implementation.
- Supports new product development and design transfer activities to ensure launch readiness.
- Provides SME support for regulatory submissions and reviews.
- Establishes and maintains packaging validation processes in compliance with ISO 11607-2.
- Supports packaging equipment, product, and supplier transfers, as well as design and material changes.
- Creates and maintains process documentation within change management systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical area.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience with heat-sealing process and equipment for trays and pouches.
- Experience with ISO 11607, FDA, GMP, ASTM and ISTA standards.
Compensation
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Benefits
- Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
- Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
- Develops packaging processes, including sealing/forming equipment, vision systems, labeling/barcoding, electronic data systems (eDHR), and in process quality testing.
- Investigates packaging and labeling process related concerns, works to ensure packaging systems are consistent with current packaging standards for sterile and non-sterile medical devices.
- Medical device or health care product industry preferred but not required.
- Form-fill-seal automation, modified atmosphere packaging, PLC/HMI programming, labeling process, and vision systems preferred by not required.
Company info
- Be part of a successful Packaging Process Engineering team driving innovation in packaging processes and equipment for orthopedic medical devices.
- Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
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