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Siemens Healthineers · 5 hours ago

Principal Package Engineer

Tarrytown, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $177K/yr

8+ years exp

Siemens Healthineers is a leader in medical technology, dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. The Principal Package Engineer is responsible for leading packaging improvement projects across the Diagnostics business, focusing on performance, cost, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging solutions.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceSustainability PrinciplesProject ManagementCAD ProficiencyStatistical AnalysisCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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

Company

Siemens Healthineers

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Siemens Healthineers is a healthcare technology company that provides diagnostic and therapeutic products and services. It is a sub-organization of Siemens.

Founded in 1847

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees