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Sr. Packaging Engineer

Minneapolis, MN
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

Make a measurable impact on healthcare innovation!

Join a dynamic team where your expertise in packaging directly supports product safety, performance, and patient outcomes. As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you’ll lead high-impact projects that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across Medline and OEM product lines.



This role can be based in either Eagan, MN or Alpharetta, GA.

Job Description

Design & Validate Packaging Solutions

  • Define and document packaging requirements, test and validate new designs, and implement solutions that meet regulatory and customer needs.

Lead Packaging Innovation

  • Spearhead improvements in mechanical and packaging systems, resolve technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Drive Cross-Functional Success

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, OEMs, customers, and suppliers to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Ensure Compliance & Documentation Excellence

  • Maintain organized, accurate documentation that meets internal and regulatory standards.

Provide Technical Support

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries across organization. Troubleshoot packaging issues, support equipment validation efforts, and provide guidance on material selection, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.

REQUIRED EXPERIEINCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Minimum 5 years of packaging development experience.

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Packaging Engineering.

  • Experience with direct packaging development in a related industry strongly preferred.

  • Experience working with sterilized products.

  • Deep knowledge of packaging materials, design, and validation processes.

  • Proven track record of leading packaging initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Skilled in creating and managing Protocols, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$77,480.00 - $112,320.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Summary

Make a measurable impact on healthcare innovation!

Join a dynamic team where your expertise in packaging directly supports product safety, performance, and patient outcomes. As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you’ll lead high-impact projects that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across Medline and OEM product lines.



This role can be based in either Eagan, MN or Alpharetta, GA.

Job Description

Design & Validate Packaging Solutions

  • Define and document packaging requirements, test and validate new designs, and implement solutions that meet regulatory and customer needs.

Lead Packaging Innovation

  • Spearhead improvements in mechanical and packaging systems, resolve technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Drive Cross-Functional Success

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, OEMs, customers, and suppliers to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Ensure Compliance & Documentation Excellence

  • Maintain organized, accurate documentation that meets internal and regulatory standards.

Provide Technical Support

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries across organization. Troubleshoot packaging issues, support equipment validation efforts, and provide guidance on material selection, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.

REQUIRED EXPERIEINCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Minimum 5 years of packaging development experience.

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or Packaging Engineering.

  • Experience with direct packaging development in a related industry strongly preferred.

  • Experience working with sterilized products.

  • Deep knowledge of packaging materials, design, and validation processes.

  • Proven track record of leading packaging initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Skilled in creating and managing Protocols, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$77,480.00 - $112,320.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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About Medline Industries

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its unique offering of world-class products, supply chain resilience and clinical practice expertise, Medline delivers improved clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs 43,000 people worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and territories.

It has always been Medline's intention and purpose to create a great place to work for everyone. We believe tapping into the richness of our employees' diversity allows us to find innovative solutions for our customers, who themselves represent a diverse group both in the U.S. and around the world. The Belonging and Engagement team at Medline is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. We focus on creating opportunities for employees to feel seen, supported, and connected through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), cultural awareness events, new hire engagement, and leadership training.

Every hour of every day, healthcare professionals rely on Medline to help them do their job. Our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you're a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Together, we make healthcare run better.

For more on all things Belonging at Medline Industries, check out our home page here.

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