Manager, Design Engineering

Location: Huntley IL (Onsite)
Travel: Up to 20%

A leading manufacturer of sustainable thermoformed and flexible packaging solutions is seeking a Manager Design Engineering to lead the design and development of innovative medical packaging products. This position will oversee engineering resources drive new product development manage tooling initiatives and support commercialization efforts while building a high-performing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with expertise in thermoforming medical packaging product development and project management.

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Design Engineering team.
• Establish strategic goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative safety-focused and customer-centric culture.
• Support talent development succession planning and performance management.

• Lead the design and development of thermoformed medical packaging solutions including trays blisters and related components.
• Drive innovation while optimizing designs for manufacturability performance and cost.
• Utilize CAD tools and engineering technologies to support product development.
• Oversee concept development 3D modeling prototyping reverse engineering and design validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with medical packaging requirements sterilization methods and material compatibility standards.

• Manage tooling development programs mold design activities and supplier relationships.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute new product launches and commercialization projects.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and development plans.
• Drive project execution timelines and successful product introductions.

• Improve engineering processes documentation systems and communication workflows.
• Maintain oversight of engineering software equipment and technical capabilities.
• Support change management design control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends materials innovation and thermoforming technologies.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Packaging Science Industrial Design or related field.
• 5 years of experience in thermoforming or related plastics manufacturing environments.
• Experience with medical packaging design and development.
• Strong understanding of thermoforming processes and tooling.
• Experience leading new product development and commercialization projects.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks.

• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and medical packaging validation requirements.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and sterilization processes.
• Customer-facing project management experience.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers and conducting design reviews.

If youre an engineering leader passionate about medical packaging innovation product development and building high-performing teams wed love to hear from you.