Arthrex

Sr. Packaging Process Engineer

Arthrex$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering, preferably Packaging Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Packaging Design and Development or related Manufacturing.
  • Proven experience leading process improvement projects.
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing or health sciences industry preferred.
  • Warehouse environment experience required.
  • Familiarity with SAP, miniTab, and Solidworks preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design packaging solutions tailored for warehousing and logistics needs.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes for cost, performance, and efficiency.
  • Identify cost improvement opportunities in logistics operations.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance efficiency and product protection.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards governing packaging and logistics operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Provided Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Time Off including Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 66057 Title:Sr. Packaging Process Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Designing and developing packaging solutions for the Warehouse Environment:
    • Chooses appropriate materials (e.g., cardboard, foams, poly materials, etc.), containers (e.g., boxes, crates, pallets), and other protective packaging materials (e.g., cushioning, strapping, sealing) required to protect the products during storage, transport and handling.
  • Optimization for the Warehouse and Logistics Environment:
    • Determines effective solutions and processes for the Warehouse and Logistics environment to maintain product safety and warehouse and logistics efficiency. This includes considering factors like weight, volume, stacking strength, pallet configuration, ease of handling during transportation and storage, etc. Supports implementation of new equipment and process projects in the warehouse. Supports new product releases for Private Label and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) product (packaging and labeling)
  • Cost improvement initiatives:
    • Identifies areas for improvement in warehousing and logistics operations in terms of cost, performance, efficiency, damage reduction, and sustainability
  • Working with various stakeholders:
    • Collaborates with Key Stakeholders internal (Packaging Engineering, Process Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, etc.) and external (packaging material suppliers, transportation providers, suppliers, etc.) to maximize efficiencies, product protection, minimize damage, and determining optimal solutions for the warehouse and logistics environment.
  • Regulations and Standards:
    • Acts as SME for regulation and compliance standards for the Warehouse, Storage, and Transport environments. This includes ensuring the warehouse and logistics processes comply with relevant regulations and industry standards (ex: FDA, EU MDR, ISTA, and other standards.

Knowledge:
  • Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
  • Full knowledge of industry practices and standards.


Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of Packaging Materials
  • Advanced understanding of supporting manufacturing processes and interdependencies.
  • Proficiency in Industry Standards (ASTM, ISTA) Packaging Test Methods
  • Capable of ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, 11607 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 as related to cGMP and Process Validations.
  • Advanced CAD software skills required.
  • Proficiency in drafting and executing complex engineering study protocols, DOE's, analyzing data, and writing reports.
  • Ability to develop design solutions (small tooling, fixturing) to improve existing test methods or sealing processes.
  • Ability to use project management tools (MS Project, Mindview, WorkFront) to plan projects.
  • Ability to prepare a capital equipment budget and justification (ROI)
  • Ability to communicate ideas, results, recommendations, and status effectively in oral and written forms.
  • Ability to coach & mentor junior level engineers and technicians.
  • Ability to create and maintain accurate pFEMAs for assigned processes.
  • Ability to apply structured problem solving techniques and develop process design solutions to improve existing manufacturing and/or testing methods
  • Gatekeeper for Private Label and OEM products, ensuring that labeling and packaging meet distribution requirements


Education/Experience:
  • B.S. Engineering required; preferably in Packaging Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 Yrs. experience in Packaging Design and Development or relevant Manufacturing required.
  • Proven Experience leading process improvement projects.
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing or other health sciences industry preferred
  • Experience working in a warehouse environment required
  • SAP, miniTab, Solidworks experience preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification preferred.


Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Arthrex Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company-Provided Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
  • Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Annual Bonus
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Free Onsite Medical Clinics
  • Free Onsite Lunch
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Trip of a Lifetime
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer PTO
  • Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)


Job Details

Date: Jul 4, 2026

Requisition ID: 66057

Salary Range:

Job title: Sr. Packaging Process Engineer

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About Arthrex

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The company's mission is to help surgeons treat their patients better, and the company accomplishes this by providing innovative products and surgical procedures that help surgeons achieve better clinical outcomes. Arthrex has a wide range of products, including devices for sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, and orthobiologics. The company also offers medical education programs and resources to help surgeons stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
Learn more about Arthrex
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$500 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+15%
Revenue
$2.3 billion

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