Staff Packaging EngineerLocation: Leesburg, VA (5-15% Travel Required)
Company: VB Spine
What You'll Do:- Lead the development and management of packaging procedures, design rules, and guidelines that balance performance, cost, and reliability for both sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging
- Create advanced packaging designs from concept through final release, including detailed CAD documentation (SolidWorks or Creo) for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
- Develop and maintain component specifications for all packaging levels and lead the design, execution, and analysis of packaging testing protocols
- Partner closely with product development engineering teams to define optimal packaging solutions while managing multiple projects to meet aggressive timelines
- Design and validate cases and trays for transportation and terminal sterilization of non-sterile devices intended for hospital use
- Identify viable primary packaging options, develop secondary shipment packaging, and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
- Write and contribute to risk management documentation (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA) related to packaging in coordination with cross-functional project teams
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure designs are optimized, manufacturable, and seamlessly integrated with VB Spine operations
- Conduct value analysis, cost reduction activities, and stay current with emerging trends in packaging technology and materials
- Establish yourself as a thought leader in sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging while obtaining and maintaining relevant industry credentials
What You Bring:- Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Engineering, or Microbiology required
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in packaging design and development (medical device packaging strongly preferred)
- 2+ years of experience creating packaging designs in CAD (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR) and medical device packaging standards
- Strategic thinker with excellent technical communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Highly detail-oriented, personally driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and work effectively in an office/lab setting with frequent use of hands for design and testing activities
Compensation:Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. The typical salary range for this role is 110k - 130k. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, technical expertise, and market conditions in Leesburg, VA.
Benefits include:- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
