Packaging Engineer II

Job Description Summary

Join the makers of possible at BD, one of the largest global medical technology companies. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to manufacturing and marketing—to turn the impossible into transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

This position is part of the Manufacturing/Operations organization for the Diagnostic Solutions BU and reports directly to the Packaging Engineering Manager. It supports the organization’s central initiatives by driving growth through the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions and by funding growth through cost savings and standardization efforts. The role is responsible for managing technical packaging projects from concept to commercialization for new and existing products in a multi‑functional environment working closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Distribution, as well as external technical teams at packaging material suppliers.

• Handle project activities to achieve business objectives including budget, timing, and packaging performance
• Provide status reports to management and key collaborators on a consistent cadence
• Responsible for packaging projects to include package design, packaging process development and optimization, cost reductions, manufacturing efficiency support, and resolution of packaging‑related defects
• Contributor to the conceptualization, initiation, development, and commercialization of packaging improvements and processes, including design generation, prototype development, specification development, component validation, and functionality testing for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging
• Handle and lead packaging projects effectively and professionally to ensure agreed upon key business objectives and product launches are met
• Provide timely package engineering support for ongoing production needs of all packaging materials related to the manufacturing of related products
• Ensure package and product compatibility by identifying and completing package performance testing
• Assist in development of technical strategy to accomplish project goals
• Provide guidance to the Package Engineering Manager to accomplish departmental and organizational strategies including cost reduction, reduced cycle time and improved quality ideas
• Assist in efforts to research and develop new processes and equipment for new packaging
• Support engagement with suppliers to eliminate process variables and maintain reliable flow of packaging materials
• Support new product development programs from initial design phase to commercialization with concentration on process design, validation and planning under the guidance of Senior Packaging Engineers
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance and outside suppliers to solve manufacturing and design related problems
• Support root cause analysis activities for all packaging‑related issues, including support for implementing problem resolution and corrective actions

• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, to deliver information and provide clear positions on issues and solutions
• Ability to work effectively across cultural differences with manufacturing teams worldwide, including Canada, Puerto Rico, Germany, China and Japan
• Solid collaboration, leadership and project management skills
• Assist in determining priorities based on key business objectives and management of multiple projects simultaneously
• High degree of creativity and ability to work independently yet collaboratively with other functional areas
• Ability to interact well with peers, subordinates and leadership within multi‑disciplined teams

• BS Degree in Package Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Plastic Technology or related field
• 1–5 years Package Engineering experience, preferably in the healthcare, medical device manufacturing industry or an FDA‑regulated industry
• 1–5 years’ experience with packaging…