Senior R&D Engineer - Packaging; Mansfield, MA

Position: Senior R&D Engineer - Packaging (Mansfield, MA)
** Senior R&D Engineer - Packaging (Mansfield, MA)
**** Life Unlimited.
** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join a thriving Product Development Team developing life-changing medical device technologies in the exciting field of sports medicine.  As part of the Smith+Nephew Packaging Engineering team, you will significantly contribute to the success of new product launches through the development of innovative packaging systems in a collaborative, team-centric environment.
** New Product Development**:
** Packaging Sustaining Engineering:
*** Creates, reviews, and approves Engineering Change Requests for packaging for design changes as necessary.
* Effectively works with manufacturing process teams to implement new design changes.
* Assists in the development of standardized test procedures, polices, and standards.
* Leads and assists with Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) projects as necessary.
* Leads or assists with business initiative packaging projects as the need arises.
* Prepares capital expenditure requests and written justification for assigned projects.
* Initiates purchase requisitions for prototypes, tooling, and other project related expenses.
** You Unlimited.
** We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
* ** Inclusion and Belonging
- ** Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (
* ** Work/Life Balance:
** Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
* ** Your Wellbeing:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
* ** Flexibility:
** Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
* ** Training:
** Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
* ** Extra Perks:
** Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!**#ON-SITE**"The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $164,725 USD annually.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  

In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings. "Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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* Designs and develops sterile and non-sterile packaging systems for new product development and existing product lines under limited supervision.
* Coordinates and monitors packaging projects and programs from inception through implementation.
* Establishes appropriate project schedules and prepares project reports periodically to outline progress.
* Defines packaging-related design inputs and requirements through voice of customers such as consultations with surgeons, nurses, or other operating room/hospital personnel.
* Provides technical packaging support and leadership to multi-functional teams, and lower level packaging engineers.
* Communicates effectively with multi-functional teams, such as R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Purchasing,…