Staff Package Development Engineer (Orthopedics - Trauma)

Posted:
3/4/2026, 7:53:40 AM

Location(s):
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Raynham, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Packaging Design Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is searching for the best talent for a Staff Package Development Engineer (Orthopedics - Trauma) to be primarily located in West Chester, PA, with consideration of other J&J offices or remote. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-062324

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Participates in internal and external Audits and provides technical expertise for risk assessments and compliance assurance programs. Ownership of submissions of Packaging Design Documentation to notified bodies
  • Assures delivery of robust, cost effective, fully compliant packaging solutions that meet current and evolving customer's needs.
  • Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
  • Leads troubleshooting in the resolution of packaging related issues in manufacturing and the field. Develops recommendations on general packaging guidelines and standards for processes and functional requirements.
  • Oversees issue management with technical responsibility to ensure problems are solved in a compliant and effective manner and ensure our organization reaches high levels of efficiency.
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of the industry and regulatory trends and standards related to packaging and ensures these are translated into working practices.
  • Knows and follows all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintains the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.
  • Subject matter expert for packaging department (job function dependent) and is responsible for internal and external audits.
  • Serve as a mentor for other team members and may supervise direct reports
  • Internal cross functional networking and external benchmarking of new technologies, materials, solutions and suppliers
  • Evaluates the validation approach and strategy to ensure continuous improvement consistent with established and evolving regulatory and company requirements

Education Requirements:

·  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent Technical Degree or equivalent experience required. 

Experience:

·       6 – 8 years related experience

·       Proven track record in the packaging industry

·       Experience responding to notified bodies and Health Authorities

·       Proven track record in qualification or laboratory testing

·       Experience in regulated industry

·       Experience strategizing and leading projects

·       Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO11607, ISTA and ASTM is preferred

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·       Demonstrated experience working and communicating with internal and external partners, including vendors and suppliers of direct materials and services

·       Excellent technical writing skills and understanding required to include and approve protocols, engineering studies, procedures, project status & special reports

·       Experience in engineering activities such as FMEA, CAPA, and NC required

Interpersonal skills/ characteristics (if applicable)

·       Team player

·       Advanced problem-solving Skills

·       Creative

·       Self-starter and independent worker

·       Strategic thinker

·       Leadership mentality

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Coaching, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, EHS Compliance, Engineering, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Supply Chain Management, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Management, Process Improvements, Product Packaging Design, Quality Assurance (QA), Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson

Website: https://www.jnj.com/

Headquarter Location: Beerse, Antwerpen, Belgium

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1886

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Seed

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical