Advanced Packaging Engineer
STERIS · Pagedale, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $108k–$139k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at STERIS (medical devices) in Pagedale, MO. Design, develop, and implement effective, creative, cost appropriate packaging consistent with objectives across Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality Systems, Engineering, and Purchasing.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, FDA / GMP, Automation, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $108k–$139k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $108k–$151k. This one lists $108k–$139k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 37 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $103k–$151k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 57%
- New product launch 38%
- Root cause 35%
- Tooling 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: STERIS in Pagedale
3 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer · Process · Senior
- Advanced Process Manufacturing Engineer · Process
- Principal Process Manufacturing Engineer · Process · Senior
Full description from STERISAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Advanced Packaging Engineer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, revising, coordinating, and implementing packaging structures for all products under the authority of STERIS St. Louis Operations. The products included are produced both internally on-site and externally by third party contract packagers. The Advanced Packaging Engineer identifies and proposes advanced packaging technologies to better satisfy internal and external customer needs.
What You'll do as an Advanced Process Manufacturing Engineer
- ◆Design, develop, and implement effective, creative, cost appropriate packaging consistent with objectives across Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality Systems, Engineering, and Purchasing.
- ◆Ensure compliance with hazardous materials transportation, FDA, EPA, cGMP, and ISO requirements.
- ◆Identify and implement packaging solutions for new products, cost reductions, process improvements, regulatory compliance, and complaint resolution.
- ◆Identify and implement advanced packaging technologies.
- ◆Implement process, system, and technology enhancements.
- ◆Coordinate testing of new and revised packaging components.
- ◆Develop component specifications and recommendations from test results.
- ◆Ensure DOT, IATA, IMDG, and UN transport compliance.
- ◆Implement
qualifications
and production testing as required.
- ✓Maintain current knowledge in hazardous materials packaging design.
- ✓Review and update Packaging Structures SOPs.
- ✓Improve functional area processes and reporting.
- ✓Develop reports and documentation.
- ✓Mentor junior contributors.
- ✓Achieve an injury free personal safety record.
Required
Must have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience with the following in a regulated industry (medical preferred):
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- ✓Minimum of 5-8 years of packaging engineering experience.
- ✓Strong knowledge of packaging design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development methodologies.
- ✓Experience with engineering analysis tools.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and solve complex engineering problems.
- ✓Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation practices.
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Preferred
- +Experience in regulated industries, manufacturing, packaging equipment, automation, or product development.
- +Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk assessment methodologies.
- +Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- +Project management experience of capital projects exceeding $500,000.
- +Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Inventor, or similar platforms.
- +New product design and packaging solutions experience.
Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525.00 - $139,150.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
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