Sr. Packaging Process Engineer
Arthrex · Fort Myers, FL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Arthrex (medical devices) in Fort Myers, FL. Is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, DOE, Minitab
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $93k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 353 live postings that list pay, out of 1001 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live process postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 40%
- New product launch 35%
- ✓ Lean 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 35%
- ✓ SolidWorks 20%
- ✓ Tooling 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Designing and developing packaging solutions for the Warehouse Environment:
- ◆Chooses appropriate materials (e.g., cardboard, foams, poly materials, etc.), containers (e.g., boxes, crates, pallets), and other protective packaging materials (e.g., cushioning, strapping, sealing) required to protect the products during storage, transport and handling.
- ◆Optimization for the Warehouse and Logistics Environment:
- ◆Determines effective solutions and processes for the Warehouse and Logistics environment to maintain product safety and warehouse and logistics efficiency. This includes considering factors like weight, volume, stacking strength, pallet configuration, ease of handling during transportation and storage, etc. Supports implementation of new equipment and process projects in the warehouse. Supports new product releases for Private Label and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) product (packaging and labeling)
- ◆Cost improvement initiatives:
- ◆Identifies areas for improvement in warehousing and logistics operations in terms of cost, performance, efficiency, damage reduction, and sustainability
- ◆Working with various stakeholders:
- ◆Collaborates with Key Stakeholders internal (Packaging Engineering, Process Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, etc.) and external (packaging material suppliers, transportation providers, suppliers, etc.) to maximize efficiencies, product protection, minimize damage, and determining optimal solutions for the warehouse and logistics environment.
- ◆Regulations and Standards:
- ◆Acts as SME for regulation and compliance standards for the Warehouse, Storage, and Transport environments. This includes ensuring the warehouse and logistics processes comply with relevant regulations and industry standards (ex: FDA, EU MDR, ISTA, and other standards.
Education/Experience
- ✓B.S. Engineering required; preferably in Packaging Engineering.
- ✓Minimum of 5 Yrs. experience in Packaging Design and Development or relevant Manufacturing required.
- ✓Proven Experience leading process improvement projects.
- ✓Experience in medical device manufacturing or other health sciences industry preferred
- ✓Experience working in a warehouse environment required
- ✓SAP, miniTab, Solidworks experience preferred.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification preferred.
requirements
listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
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Sr. Packaging Process Engineer
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Sr. Packaging Process Engineer – Warehousing & Distribution. This role will provide support in designing and developing packaging solutions that protect products during transportation, storage, and handling. In addition, this position will involve providing cost-effective solutions for the logistics and warehouse functions in support of Operational and Supply Chain Efficiency goals. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
Knowledge
- •Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- •Full knowledge of industry practices and standards.
Skills
- •Advanced knowledge of Packaging Materials
- •Advanced understanding of supporting manufacturing processes and interdependencies.
- •Proficiency in Industry Standards (ASTM, ISTA) Packaging Test Methods
- •Capable of ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, 11607 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 as related to cGMP and Process Validations.
- •Advanced CAD software skills required.
- •Proficiency in drafting and executing complex engineering study protocols, DOE’s, analyzing data, and writing reports.
- •Ability to develop design solutions (small tooling, fixturing) to improve existing test methods or sealing processes.
- •Ability to use project management tools (MS Project, Mindview, WorkFront) to plan projects.
- •Ability to prepare a capital equipment budget and justification (ROI)
- •Ability to communicate ideas, results, recommendations, and status effectively in oral and written forms.
- •Ability to coach & mentor junior level engineers and technicians.
- •Ability to create and maintain accurate pFEMAs for assigned processes.
- •Ability to apply structured problem solving techniques and develop process design solutions to improve existing manufacturing and/or testing methods
- •Gatekeeper for Private Label and OEM products, ensuring that labeling and packaging meet distribution
Language and Communication Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Arthrex Benefits
- •Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- •Company-Provided Life Insurance
- •Voluntary Life Insurance
- •Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- •Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- •Annual Bonus
- •Wellness Incentive Program
- •Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- •Free Onsite Lunch
- •Tuition Reimbursement Program
- •Trip of a Lifetime
- •Paid Parental L