Principal Packaging Engineer

Principal Packaging Engineer Job title Principal Packaging Engineer Function Supply Chain Engineering Sub function Packaging Design Engineering Category Principal Engineer, Packaging Design Engineering (ST7) Location Cincinnati / United States of America Date posted Mar 19 2026 Requisition number R-064375 Work pattern Fully Onsite This job posting is anticipated to close on Mar 26 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications. Description 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: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Principal Packaging Engineer to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Summary Enterprise-level technical leader driving innovation, strategy, and operational excellence; sets standards and mentors across the organization. Key Responsibilities Translate complex product requirements into appropriate packaging designs to optimized designs; enhance cost and performance by partnering with R&D, Marketing, IDHF, Manufacturing and other applicable stakeholders. Recommend, design, and validate packaging solutions and/or testing equipment. Drive innovation by contributing new inventions, designs, materials, processes, or techniques that advance packaging capabilities. Lead high-complexity projects, including documentation and regulatory/compliance initiatives. Manage, lead, and mentor employees to foster professional growth and ensure team performance. Manage and coordinate packaging support services such as testing labs and design/prototyping to ensure operational excellence. Rapidly process new information and propose creative, actionable solutions; author complex technical documents that may impact department standards and strategies. Proactively gather information from cross-functional partners, demonstrate ownership and timely support for business needs. Lead and facilitate departmental and cross-functional technical discussions and decision-making. Manage, lead, and mentor employees to foster professional growth and ensure team performance. Supervise and coordinate contract engineers, including onboarding, task assignment, and performance management, Manage, lead, and mentor employees to foster professional growth and ensure team performance. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree is required; focused degree in Package Engineering Degree (or degree in an engineering or scientific field e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering) preferred. Must have a minimum of six years of relevant experience Must have experience in sterile processing Must have design and process knowledge for package development Must be familiar with notified bodies, FDA, and BSI. Experience with lean manufacturing 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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Coaching, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Critical Thinking, EHS Compliance, Engineering, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizing, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Management, Process Improvements, Product Packaging Design, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Transparency Reporting, Validation Testing The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $102,000.00 - $177,100.00 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)). 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 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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Salary : $102,000 - $177,100