Manufacturing Package Engineer - HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

About the role

Sustainably, we are pioneers in healthcare, fostering a global community that values diversity and individuality. Our inspiring environment encourages stepping out of your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to support your professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging and kitting-related activities aligned with production requirements
• Create and maintain packaging and kitting documentation, including drawings, specifications, SOPs, and work instructions
• Drive improvements to kitting processes, material presentation, and production-floor efficiency, including shadow boards and packaging layouts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Logistics, and Service teams to ensure alignment with operational and SCM needs
• Support packaging-related evaluations, issue resolution, and sustaining activities, including updates driven by production or field feedback
• Provide broader support to Manufacturing Engineering, including ECO implementation, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
• 0–3 years of experience in packaging engineering
• Fundamental understanding of packaging materials, product protection, and transport considerations
• Exposure to controlled documentation practices, including creation or use of specifications, work instructions, or labeling within a regulated or structured environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and accurate technical documentation
• Demonstrated troubleshooting proficiency and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently with minimal guidance and supervision
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Committed to following safe work practices and maintaining a safe work environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with packaging, kitting, or material flow in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience with medical device quality systems and regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, MDSAP)
• Familiarity with ISTA, ASTM, or equivalent packaging and transportation test standards
• Mastery of good documentation practices

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time