Packaging Engineer

Position Summary

The Process Engineer, Packaging is responsible for designing, developing, and validating packaging solutions for new and existing medical device products. They will ensure that all packaging systems meet regulatory requirements, maintain product integrity, and support efficient manufacturing and distribution processes. Working closely with cross‑functional teams—including Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Manufacturing—as well as external suppliers and contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs), this individual will play a critical role in ensuring packaging compliance, sustainability, and cost‑effectiveness.

This position is essential to supporting the company’s strategic goals for product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence.

The Process Engineer, Packaging will primarily work at Organ Ox’s Oxford site, with occasional travel to supplier and CDMO sites, and some opportunity to work from home as appropriate.

• Designing and developing packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance with ISO 11607 and other relevant standards.
• Leading packaging validation activities, including writing and executing protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for packaging processes and equipment.
• Collaborating with R&D and Manufacturing to ensure packaging designs meet functional, regulatory, and cost requirements.
• Creating and maintaining packaging specifications, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Performing transit and distribution testing (ISTA, ASTM) to ensure packaging integrity throughout the supply chain.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives by evaluating and implementing eco‑friendly packaging materials and processes.
• Conducting risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) for packaging‑related processes and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring packaging documentation is audit‑ready and compliant with GMP and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Working with suppliers and CMOs to qualify packaging components and processes.
• Participating in cross‑functional meetings to provide packaging updates, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Driving continuous improvement in packaging design, validation, and documentation practices.
• Adhering to the letter and spirit of Organ Ox’s Code of Conduct and all other company policies.

• Demonstrable experience in packaging engineering within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging engineering principles and materials science.
• Experience in medical device packaging or other regulated industries (e.g., pharma, biotech).
• Familiarity with ISO 11607, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Experience with packaging validation and distribution testing (ISTA, ASTM).
• Knowledge of CAD software and packaging design tools.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Experience with risk management tools such as FMEA and control plans.
• Ability to manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• A degree/equivalent qualification in packaging engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline (essential).
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or packaging‑related training (desirable). At Organ Ox, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive advantages, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work‑life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, race, or any other characteristics protected by law.