Senior Package Development Engineer – Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Package Development Engineer managing packaging solutions for Johnson & Johnson's Orthopedic division. Focused on compliance, audits, and innovation in packaging design.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeWest Chester • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,000 - $127,650 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participates in internal and external Audits and provides technical expertise for risk assessments and compliance assurance programs.
Ownership of submissions of Packaging Design Documentation to notified bodies
Assures delivery of robust, cost effective, fully compliant packaging solutions that meet current and evolving customer's needs.
Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
Leads troubleshooting in the resolution of packaging related issues in manufacturing and the field.
Develops recommendations on general packaging guidelines and standards for processes and functional requirements.
Oversees issue management with technical responsibility to ensure problems are solved in a compliant and effective manner and ensure our organization reaches high levels of efficiency.
Maintains up to date knowledge of the industry and regulatory trends and standards related to packaging and ensures these are translated into working practices.
Knows and follows all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintains the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.
Subject matter expert for packaging department (job function dependent) and is responsible for internal and external audits.
Serve as a mentor for other team members and may supervise direct reports
Internal cross functional networking and external benchmarking of new technologies, materials, solutions and suppliers.
Evaluates the validation approach and strategy to ensure continuous improvement consistent with established and evolving regulatory and company requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent Technical Degree or equivalent experience required.
4 – 6 years related experience
Experience in the packaging industry
Experience in packaging qualification or laboratory testing
Experience in a regulated environment
Demonstrated record of successful project management.
Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO11607, ISTA and ASTM is preferred
Application and interpretation of process DOE’s (mini-tab preferred), GR&R, IQ/OQ/PQ, Fishbone, etc. is required
Demonstrated experience working and communicating with internal and external partners, including vendors and suppliers of direct materials and services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging design documentationpackaging qualificationlaboratory testingproject managementprocess DOEGR&RIQ/OQ/PQFishbone analysiscompliance assurancerisk assessments

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationcross-functional networkingorganizational skillstechnical expertiseprofessionalismethicscontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringTechnical Degree