Packaging Engineer II

The Packaging Engineer II is responsible for the design development validation and implementation of packaging systems that protect products through distribution storage and use. This role contributes to packaging projects of moderate complexity supporting design validation and commercialization activities within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support design and development of packaging systems (materials components and processes) to meet product regulatory and business requirements

• Execute packaging validation activities including protocol development and testing support (IQ/OQ/PQ) ensuring compliance with applicable standards and quality systems

• Perform packaging testing and analysis (e.g. transit testing seal strength aging) to evaluate performance and integrity

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and packaging changes by coordinating trials documentation and process readiness for manufacturing

• Troubleshoot packaging processes and equipment on the production floor working with Operations and Maintenance to resolve issues and improve performance

• Develop and maintain packaging documentation including specifications work instructions and validation reports to support design control and change management

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain Regulatory and external suppliers to deliver project objectives

• Support material and supplier evaluations including testing qualification activities and cost/quality optimization

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction efficiency and quality enhancement

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline

• 2 years of packaging engineering experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of packaging materials and processes (sealing labeling inspection)

• Exposure to validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ) and design control processes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects with moderate direction

• Effective cross-functional collaboration

• Ability to support shop-floor trials testing and equipment implementation as needed

• Experience in medical device or other regulated industry

• Exposure to: Packaging validation and test methods (ASTM/ISTA as applicable) Statistical analysis tools (e.g. Minitab)

• Experience with packaging equipment and automation

• Familiarity with ISO 11607 and applicable regulatory standards and Engineering or manufacturing systems (ERP/MES)

Expected Travel 0-20%

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship

This job posting is anticipated to close on June 26 2026. We may however extend this time period in which case the posting will remain available on . Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Benefits:

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical dental vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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