Senior R&D Engineer - Packaging; Mansfield, MA

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naj three we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Join a high‑impact Product Development team at the forefront of sports medicine innovation.

As a Senior R&D Engineer in Packaging, you will play a critical role in bringing life‑changing medical devices to market, shaping how products are protected, delivered, and experienced by clinicians and patients.

• Design and develop sterile and non‑sterile packaging systems for new product development and existing product lines.
• Lead packaging activities across the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization.
• Define packaging requirements using voice‑of‑customer insights from clinical and hospital environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Research and Development, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Purchasing.
• Provide technical leadership and support to packaging engineers and project teams.
• Develop and execute packaging feasibility studies, design verification protocols, and reports.
• Manage project timelines, monitor progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Partner with packaging suppliers to deliver innovative and effective solutions.
• Support design changes, engineering change requests, and CAPA activities.
• Contribute to cost estimation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering with a minimum of 5years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least2years of experience in medical device or healthcare packaging development.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO, ASTM, and ISTA standards.
• Experience designing packaging components using CAD software, with Solid Works preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in new product development within regulated environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Certified Packaging Professional and medical device experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately
  10%, including internationally.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $ – $ USD annually. You will also be eligible for a bonus and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs and 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.