Packaging Engineer

United Pharma; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI is seeking a Package Designer II to support development and launch of new packaging and optimize existing designs. You will engage with customers, coordinate with vendors, and manage R&D and prototyping in the Design Lab, applying CAD tools and hands-on assembly skills.

The role includes creating sketches and 3D renderings, preparing design solutions for PCI clients to support sales, and mentoring junior designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
• Advanced CAD-based design software training (SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD)
• Experience with drug-delivery packaging and specialized packaging
• thermoforming design/manufacturing knowledge
• Familiarity with project management tools and status communication

Responsibilities

• Designs and assembles primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging to meet customer requirements
• Creates sketches, 3D renderings and visual presentations of packaging concepts
• Communicates ideas and improvements to customers and internal teams via digital presentations
• Creates and modifies packaging drawings using CAD platforms with minimal supervision
• Performs prototyping in on-site Lab and supports Design Services projects

Skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ArtiosCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Reporting to Package Design Supervisor, successful Package Designer II would work to support the development and launch of new package designs and existing package enhancements. Utilizing technical design abilities and creative insights, the incumbent would support the development and commercialization of new package designs and optimization of existing packaging; including directly engaging with customers, coordinating with vendors and suppliers to develop/approve packaging components, coordinating with internal stakeholders as well as managing R&D and prototyping activities in the Design Lab. Utilizing design software, practical packaging development knowledge and hands-on assembly skills, Package Designer II would create and prepare design solutions for PCI clients to support commercial sales efforts and billable Design Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

Designs and assembles a wide variety of complex packaging systems: primary, secondary and tertiary packaging formats that meet customer requirements and conforms to PCI manufacturing capabilities.

Creates sketches, 3D renderings and visual presentations of packaging concepts.

Regularly communicates ideas, solutions and improvements to customers and internal teams through digital presentations and/or meetings.

Creates and modifies packaging structural drawings and web layouts using various CAD platforms without the need of supervision.

Reviews and edits structural elements to ensure that they meet customer requests and PCI operational requirements.

Participates in technical reviews and supports project onboarding plans. Performs prototyping duties in on-site prototyping laboratory, including management of supplies and equipment maintenance.

Performs various activities for billable Design Services: Design Consultation, Conceptualization, Package Development, Sample Preparation and Package Performance Testing.

Provides direct support to Sr. Designers and Project Leads during project planning and execution.

Maintains and tracks digital assets related to packaging design.

Participates in recruiting events for interns/co-ops and contributes to the candidate selection and onboarding process.

Provides training, mentoring and direction to Jr. Designers, in-house interns/co-ops.

Supports internal corporate and marketing activities as needed.

Supports ESG initiatives.

Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.

Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Other titles use: Industrial Designer

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2+ years related industry experience and/or training.
• It is expected Package Designer II would have completed advanced training for CAD based design software (Solid works & Artios-CAD) as well as experience and proficiency in graphic design and photo editing software such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expected to have experience in development of advanced drug delivery device packaging and special child resistant and adult friendly packaging including the performance testing and qualifications of such packaging systems.
• Must have experience with thermoforming design/manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Must have experience with unit dose blister design/manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Must have experience with folding carton and wallet card design/manufacturing/printing technologies and materials.
• Good familiarity with project management tools and practices. Be able to plan, track and communicate project status effectively.
• Experience or basic knowledge of flexible packaging and materials.
• Basic Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer tasks and has the ability to operate common computer programs.
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.
• High Standard of Report Writing.

Preferred

• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Ability to display original thinking and creativity.