Lead Packaging Engineer

Hollister Incorporated; Ballina; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company in Ballina seeks a Lead Packaging Engineer to lead projects for new product development while ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of relevant experience and expertise in packaging systems. Join a purpose-driven team and make a significant impact in medical device delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of packaging experience in medical devices or related industries.
• Expertise in ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA, and EU MDR/FDA guidance.
• A passion for innovation and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging projects for new product development.
• Develop and validate sterile and non-sterile packaging systems.
• Ensure global regulatory compliance.

Skills

Packaging experience

Technical writing

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Lead Packaging Engineer – Shape the Future of Medical Device Delivery

Location: Ballina | Department: Research & Development

Are you a packaging expert ready to make a global impact? At Hollister, we’re looking for a Lead Packaging Engineer to join our Global Packaging team and help us deliver life-changing medical products with precision, safety, and innovation.

In this role, you’ll lead packaging development for our Ostomy and Continence Care business units, driving excellence from concept through commercialization. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, mentor peers, and influence packaging decisions that ensure compliance, optimize performance, and enhance patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead packaging projects for new product development and changes to existing products
• Develop and validate sterile and non-sterile packaging systems
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure global regulatory compliance and represent Hollister at industry events

What You Bring

• 6+ years of packaging experience in medical devices or related industries
• Expertise in ISO 11607, ASTM, ISTA, and EU MDR/FDA guidance
• Strong technical writing, validation, and statistical analysis skills
• A passion for innovation, collaboration, and making a difference

Why Hollister?

Join a purpose-driven company where your work directly supports better lives. You’ll be part of a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and global collaboration.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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