Siemens Healthineers

Staff Package Engineer

Siemens Healthineers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $137,910 - $189,629 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize packaging improvement opportunities across the product portfolio, balancing cost, quality, and operational factors.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to design, test, and deploy innovative packaging solutions, coordinating closely with the Sustainability Package Engineer to ensure alignment on eco-friendly materials and processes.
  • Develop and standardize packaging processes and documentation, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to enhance packaging performance and reduce waste.
  • Partner with Research & Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and external suppliers to implement robust and cost-effective packaging systems.
  • Support business responses to Tender Requests by providing technical packaging specifications, validations, and process documentation.
  • Monitor packaging performance metrics and report progress on key improvement initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Stay current with advancements in packaging materials, automation, and regulatory trends, integrating best practices into ongoing and future projects.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and mentor engineers and cross-functional team members.
  • Champion a collaborative culture by working closely with the Sustainability Package Engineering to maximize synergies between general packaging improvements and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8 to 10 years of experience in packaging engineering and operations, with a proven track record of leading packaging development projects.
  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials, processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements, including ASTM/ISO standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, cross-functional teams, and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels.
  • Proficiency with CAD, packaging design, validation protocols, and statistical analysis tools.
  • Ability to innovate, solve complex problems, and drive results through effective project leadership.
  • Familiarity with sustainability principles and willingness to partner on eco-friendly initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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