Senior R&d Manager - Packaging (memphis, Tn)

Smith+Nephew

Memphis, TN, United States
On-site
Packaging design and development
Sterilization and labeling requirements
Packaging test methods and requirements
Lead the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions across product lines, ensuring all designs meet product and user needs requirements including labelling and sterilization

Job Summary

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions across product lines, ensuring all designs meet product and user needs requirements including labelling and sterilization.
  • Provide ongoing engineering support for packaging on existing products and develop packaging systems and components for new and current devices.
  • We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Matching Summary

Lead the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions across product lines, ensuring all designs meet product and user needs requirements including labelling and sterilization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Packaging design and development
  • Sterilization and labeling requirements
  • Packaging test methods and requirements
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Packaging sustainability initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Influencing senior stakeholders
  • Optimizing manufacturing processes

Key Requirements

  • BS in Packaging Engineering or related field with 7 years of experience
  • MS in Engineering or Science with 5 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience managing direct and indirect reports
  • Strong competency in packaging design and analytical problem solving
  • Strong knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, and ISO packaging test methods
  • Competency of BS EN ISO 11607-1 and 2
  • Understanding of packaging manufacturing techniques

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