Packaging Engineer II

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve.

Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere,Life Takes Care™. Global Reach with a Local Touch 140+ years serving healthcare Over 14,000 teammates worldwide Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland 40+ distribution centers Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings 1,000 branded medical product suppliers 4,000 healthcare partners served

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan-Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full‑time teammates.
• Educational Assistance-We offer educationalassistanceto all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability-We offer employer‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and
  401(k)-We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave-In addition to sick days and short‑term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, andadditionaltypes of leave – including parental leave.
• Well‑Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80K-90K Base salary. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

The primary purpose for this position is to be a project leader and packaging engineer for packaging and labeling updates to support global product launches and product changes for medical devices. This job role works in a team environment that collaborates with many functional experts including graphic designers, packaging engineers, research scientists, regulatory specialists, product managers, procurement, and manufacturing leaders across multiple countries.

The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for defining content of packaging artwork and material specifications that are compliant with medical device regulations and empowering our customers to advance healthcare. This job requires knowledge of packaging science to identify alternative packaging materials and technical writing skills to complete product packaging transport study reports per ASTM D4169. Additionally, the Packaging Engineer II is expected to drive continuous improvement of packaging materials, design, and processes.

This role provides direction to material suppliers, graphic designers, and labeling specialists to create the final packaging specifications in accordance with good documentation practices in the medical device and consumer retail industry. This job role reports to the Sr Manager, Packaging & Labeling and receives direction in the form of specific project and initiative objectives.…