Industrial Design Co-op - Packaging

Job Description

The Industrial Design Co‑op will lead packaging projects for medical device products from Front End Innovation through New Product Development. The Industrial Designer will support packaging design projects involving consumer‑facing medical device products and execute packaging activities for concept development, industrial design, prototyping, packaging materials, design/re‑design for consumer research, equipment with an eye to scale‑up activities for commercialization.

• Cultivate packaging as the first caregiver to the consumer/patient.
• Explore user‑centered packaging system solutions that meet the needs of the consumer and operations.
• Lead new packaging development projects in Front End Innovation (FEI) through the New Product Development (NPD) teams.
• Collaborate with product development, industrial design, marketing, operations, sourcing and other internal organizations to develop new packaging to meet consumer and retailer needs.
• Work with creative design internally and externally for consumer‑preferred packaging.
• Develop and deliver prototypes for unboxing and onboarding in addition to all handling and use scenarios.
• Participate in Human Factors and Voice of Customer sessions.
• Translate consumer use requirements into packaging concepts with rapid prototype generations for iterative qualitative testing.
• Actively participate with project teams to drive prototype concepts for qualitative and quantitative research.
• Explore how different sales channels may influence the packaging design while keeping business cost and sustainability front of mind.
• Collaborate with outside suppliers to develop and qualify new packaging components from concept through project stage gate up to launch.
• Participate in naming and branding teams.
• Develop custom test methods as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends, sustainability, innovation developments, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be currently enrolled in an Industrial Design Program.
• Experience and passion with consumer‑facing packaging and the research background to bring ideas from FEI, through NPD, to market.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Solid Works, Key Shot, Blender, Microsoft Project for a high level of written and communication skills.
• Understanding of material costs and sustainability concepts.

• Currently enrolled in a BS or BFA in Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering or related technical field of study required.
• Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Medical Device experience required.

• Project management preferred.
• Drawing experience and proficiency preferred (Solid Works, CAD, Blender, etc.).
• Prototype generation experience a plus.

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.