Senior Packaging Engineer, Vernon Hills, IL

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

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  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.

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  Leader of design control process of medium and high complexity projects. Owner of packaging systems specifications.

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  Able to lead 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 appropriately to ensure compliance to specifications and timeline.

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  Translate customer needs into engineering requirements leading to specific packaging and process specifications

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  Represent the R&D Packaging Function on multi-functional teams in order to drive Packaging strategy

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  Demonstrate strong personal accountability for successful completion of designate specific tasks and/or complete projects.

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  Effectively communicate and influence decisions among project teams as well as functional and business leadership reviews

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  Proactively develop, maintain & share technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and company policies. Mentor junior members in the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical field, with equivalent experience also considered; 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 to 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 designing different packaging systems types for medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

• Experience with packaging design software ex. CAPE or TOPS and Solidworks.

• Skilled in verification and validation of content sterile packaging systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Experienced 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.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role: 

• Annual Bonus

• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus

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Health and Well-being Benefits  

• Medical coverage  

• Health Savings Accounts  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Dental coverage  

• Vision coverage  

• Hospital Care Insurance  

• Critical Illness Insurance  

• Accidental Injury Insurance  

• Life and AD&D insurance  

• Short-term disability coverage  

• Long-term disability insurance  

• Long-term care with life insurance  

Other Well-being Resources  

• Anxiety management program  

• Wellness incentives  

• Sleep improvement program  

• Diabetes management program  

• Virtual physical therapy  

• Emotional/mental health support programs  

• Weight management programs  

• Gastrointestinal health program  

• Substance use management program  

• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit  

Retirement and Financial Well-being  

• BD 401(k) Plan  

• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan  

• 529 College Savings Plan  

• Financial counseling  

• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)  

• Daily Pay  

• College financial aid and application guidance  

Life Balance Programs  

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves  

• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement  

• MetLife Legal Plan  

• Group auto and home insurance  

• Pet insurance  

• Commuter benefits  

• Discounts on products and services  

• Academic Achievement Scholarship  

• Service Recognition Awards  

• Employer matching donation  

• Workplace accommodations  

Other Life Balance Programs  

• Adoption assistance  

• Backup day care and eldercare  

• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers  

• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Paid Parental Leave  

• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes  

Leave Programs  

• Bereavement leaves  

• Military leave  

• Personal leave  

• Family and Medical Leave (FML)  

• Jury and Witness Duty Leave 

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.