Senior Packaging Engineer

Sr. Packaging EngineerAt Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.Serving as the technical SME, the Sr. Packaging Engineer leads packaging engineering activities and partners with global sustaining engineering teams in developing new processes, packaging materials, technologies, and equipment to drive sustaining initiatives for the Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Therapies (ICVT) and Interventional Oncology & Embolization (IO&E) divisions. This role works independently to develop, direct, and execute plans for complex projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, quality, operational efficiency, and overall business value.At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.Your responsibilities will include:Serving as a trusted resource to provide technical leadership and consultation to cross-functional teams and external partners; cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers, testing laboratories, customers, and business stakeholdersLeading packaging engineering activities to support sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives including cost reduction, manufacturing transfers, supplier and/or product changes; ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory requirementsDefining technical objectives to lead and support cross-functional projects; manage risks documentation, and communicate project results using technical reports and presentationsFacilitating qualification and testing activities (e.g. transportation, sterilization, aging, and package integrity evaluations) to develop, validate, and implement packaging solutions that meet applicable industry standardsAnalyzing complex packaging, manufacturing, and field performance issues to identify root causes; apply engineering principles to implement corrective actions and resolve issuesCompiling, analyzing, and reporting research and operational test data to define technical specifications for new and modified packaging products, processes, and materialsAssessing emerging technologies, packaging materials, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance, quality, sustainability, and operational efficiencySupporting onboarding activities and sharing technical knowledge to train, mentor and develop engineers; promote continuous learning and engineering excellenceEnsuring compliance with the Boston Scientific Quality System, Quality Policy, and all applicable regulatory, quality, and documentation requirementsRequired qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with at least 5 years of Packaging R&D experienceMinimum of 3 years working in medical device, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industryStrong technical knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, risk management, design controls, and product lifecycle management within a regulated quality systemUnderstanding of ISO 11607, relevant ASTM and ISTA standards and quality system controls (e.g. user needs, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, etc.)Critical-thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to travel up 10% globallyPreferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Packaging EngineeringExperience with packaging processes and equipment qualificationSkilled in resolving complex problems through root cause analysis, experimental design, and statistical methods to support data- driven decisionsStrong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasksResults-driven with ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute project activities necessary to meet timelinesEffective communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate with individuals on all levelsStrong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and collaborate with global teams