Packaging Design Engineer - Huntley - ESPO

    ESPO
    ESPO Huntley

    1 week ago

    Description
    Job Title: Packaging Design Engineer
    Location: Huntley, IL
    Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire/Permanent
    Pay range: $85k - $100k
    The Design Engineer will lead the design and development of thermoformed medical packaging products, transforming customer requirements into manufacturable, compliant, and high-performance sterile packaging solutions. This role emphasizes innovative product design, strong cross-functional collaboration with quality and regulatory teams, and proactive risk management to ensure the successful commercialization of safe and effective packaging systems.
    What you'll be doing:
    • Design thermoformed sterile packaging products from concept through production using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
    • Translate customer and regulatory specifications into innovative, compliant packaging designs.
    • Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for medical packaging products.
    • Utilize 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies to support prototype development, design validation, and rapid iteration.
    • Evaluate and select materials aligned with performance, sterilization compatibility, sustainability, and cost objectives.
    • Conduct feasibility studies including draft analysis, stackability, and functional integrity of sterile packaging systems.
    • Collaborate closely with Tool Design Engineering and production teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and manufacturable.
    • Work with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
    • Support packaging validation activities, including sample production, functional testing, and documentation for IQ/OQ/PQ.
    • Participate in customer and internal meetings to understand needs, present design concepts, and refine solutions.
    • Identify potential design, material, or process risks early in the project lifecycle, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
    • Maintain accurate design documentation and manage revisions through PDM/PLM systems.
    • Stay current with materials, sterilization methods (EtO, gamma, e-beam), design trends, and technologies relevant to medical packaging.
    This position is an onsite position out of our Huntley, IL Facility
    • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
    • 2+ years of experience in packaging design, with a strong preference for medical device packaging.
    • Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks strongly preferred).
    • Strong knowledge of thin-gauge thermoformed packaging design, including draft angles, wall thickness, and undercuts.
    • Understanding of material properties relevant to PETG, HIPS, PP, or similar plastics used in sterile barrier systems.
    • Familiarity with production tooling processes and ability to integrate packaging design considerations with tooling and manufacturing requirements.
    • Knowledge of FDA, ISO 11607, ASTM, and ISO 13485 standards for medical packaging.
    • Ability to identify risks during design and commercialization phases and develop effective mitigation strategies.
    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with attention to both functionality and usability.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a regulated, dynamic environment
    • Experience designing thermoformed trays, sterile barrier systems, or pharmaceutical packaging.
    • Familiarity with packaging validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and documentation practices.
    • Experience with cleanroom manufacturing and regulatory audits.
    • Understanding of human factors and usability in medical packaging design.
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