Principal Packaging Engineer

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The Principal Packaging Engineer is a key member of the Packaging Development function, supporting the design, development, verification, and continuous improvement of packaging systems for sterile medical devices. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to commercialise new products, enhance existing packaging solutions, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements across the product lifecycle. This position may be based in Rice Creek (West), MN or Plymouth (Berkshire), MN and follows a flex work model with four days onsite and one day remote each week.

Up to 10% travel may be required in this role.

The Principal Packaging Engineer leads packaging development activities for sterile medical devices, supporting both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and verifying packaging systems, driving process and material improvements, and providing technical leadership on packaging‑related projects. The individual will work independently, collaborate across functions, and help advance packaging technologies that meet customer, patient, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the design, development, and verification of packaging systems and components for sterile medical devices, including products sterilised using Ethylene Oxide, Steam, and Gamma methods.
• Develop and execute packaging verification strategies, including protocol development, testing, analysis, and technical reporting to support product release.
• Evaluate packaging materials and processes and implement improvements that enhance product quality, performance, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support product commercialization, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage shelf‑life and biocompatibility testing activities for new packaging material combinations and packaging system changes.
• Apply Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Organization for Standardisation (ISO), and packaging industry requirements to ensure compliant package design and validation.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and material approval activities while serving as a technical liaison with packaging vendors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Packaging Engineers and Associate Packaging Engineers as needed.

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of professional experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience developing, validating, or supporting packaging systems for regulated products.
• Experience authoring technical documentation, including protocols, reports, specifications, or validation documentation.
• Experience supporting Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.

• 5+ years of medical device packaging experience or related medical device industry experience.
• Experience working with ISO, ASTM International (ASTM), and packaging‑related standards.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing process or material improvements.
• Demonstrated analytical, decision‑making, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.

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