Sr. Packaging Engineer, Vernon Hills, IL

Job Responsibilities

• Owner of BDG’s (Business Development Goals), responsible for developing and qualifying packaging solutions for aseptic and non‑aseptic medical devices.
• Ensures alignment with domestic and international guidelines and standards.
• Leads the design control process of medium and high complexity projects.
• Owner of packaging systems specifications.
• Leads complex projects impacting design inputs/outputs, verification by testing/analysis from start to end.
• Ensures appropriate multi‑functional strategy is in place and manages risks to ensure compliance to specifications and timelines.
• Translates customer needs into engineering requirements leading to specific packaging and process specifications.
• Represents the R&D Packaging Function on multi‑functional teams to drive packaging strategy.
• Demonstrates strong personal accountability for successful completion of designated tasks and/or projects.
• Effectively communicates and influences decisions among project teams, functional and business leadership reviews.
• Proactively develops, maintains and shares technical knowledge in specialized areas, remaining up to date on current trends and company policies.
• Mentors junior members in the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in packaging engineering within the medical device or drug development industries.
• Proven track record developing different packaging design systems for sterile medical device and/or pharmaceutical products.
• Demonstrated understanding of ISO 11607‑1 & 2, ISO 13485, ISO 16975, ICH Guidelines, and packaging‑related ASTM or ISTA standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments methodologies.
• Proven ability to define and document packaging requirements for sterile packaging solutions.
• Proficient in designing different packaging system types for medical devices and pharmaceutical products.
• Experience with packaging design software such as CAPE or TOPS and Solid Works.
• Skilled in verification and validation of content sterile packaging systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experienced in developing Packaging PFMEA and DFMEA.
• Proven experience developing technical rationales and design verification by analysis for pharmaceutical and/or medical device closure systems.
• Experience performing FEA to evaluate and optimize packaging designs.
• Understanding and application of core engineering principles, including first‑principles analysis and calculations, to address packaging design challenges and development activities.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.