Staff Engineer, Packaging - Wayne, NJ

Staff Engineer, Packaging - Wayne, NJ

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career?

You just found it.

This position serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert for packaging systems, labeling, and sterile barrier solutions supporting Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Intervention product portfolios. This role drives the development, validation, commercialization, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of complex packaging systems while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. The Staff Packaging Engineer provides strategic technical leadership across multiple programs, mentors engineers, influences packaging standards and best practices, partners with cross-functional stakeholders, and leads initiatives that improve product quality, patient safety, manufacturing efficiency, supply continuity, and total cost of ownership.

• Technical Leadership
• Packaging Development
• Validation and Compliance
• Manufacturing and Operations Support
• Strategic and Business Impact

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline. Master's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related discipline (preferred). Minimum 8+ of progressively responsible packaging engineering experience preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare industry. Demonstrated experience leading complex packaging development and validation programs from concept through commercialization. Proven track record influencing technical decisions across cross-functional teams.

Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) or equivalent professional certification (preferred). Experience supporting Class II and Class III medical devices (preferred). Experience working in global manufacturing environments (preferred). Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams (preferred).

Technical Expertise:
Expert knowledge of ISO 11607 Parts 1 & 2, ISO 13485, ASTM packaging standards, Medical device packaging validation methodologies, Sterile barrier systems, Cleanroom packaging processes and Labeling regulations and UDI requirements Strong understanding of Design Controls, Risk Management (ISO 14971), CAPA systems, Change Control, Complaint Investigations and Validation requirements Analytical Skills Advanced statistical analysis capability using Minitab or equivalent tools.

Process capability analysis and design of experiments (DOE). Root cause investigation and structured problem-solving methodologies. Ability to interpret complex technical data and make risk-based decisions. Leadership Skills Ability to influence without direct authority. Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills. Effective mentoring and coaching of engineering personnel. Strong presentation and communication skills with senior management and external stakeholders.

Preferred Software Proficiency in Minitab, SAP and/or PLM systems, Labeling systems, Solid Works, AutoCAD, TOPS, CAPE, Microsoft Office Suite and Statistical and data analysis software Salary range: $120k -$145k plus bonus targeted at 10% (depending on overall company performance)

About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits 401k plan with company match Paid Time Off Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Benefits Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Benefits Parental and Caregiver Leave Tuition Reimbursement Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.