Senior Structural Packaging Designer & CAD Innovator

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Package Designer to develop and launch new packaging designs, coordinating R&D and prototyping in the Design Lab. You will lead packaging design projects, oversee interns/co-ops, and ensure compliance with cGMP/GCP policies.

The role requires ArtiosCAD expertise, SolidWorks experience, and strong manufacturing knowledge to deliver production-ready packaging solutions for biopharma clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 7-10 years related experience and/or training.
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
• 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.
• It is expected Sr. Package Designer would have completed advanced training for CAD based design software ArtiosCAD.
• Experience with Solidworks and graphic design and photo editing software such as the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Must demonstrate a broad knowledge of packaging programs including production function and capability.

Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge base to design, specify and implement new structural packaging designs.
• Coordinates design and/or develops packaging to extend customer's product life cycles and/or target marketing objectives.
• Ensures that new packaging designs, existing package improvements, specifications, and materials will conform to current operating methods and packaging machinery.
• Uses advanced CAD software to design individual packaging components and/or to create complete packaging systems/solutions.
• Transfers designs to physical samples using appropriate methods and prototyping equipment while effectively managing lab resources.
• Engages customers to assess current packaging systems capabilities and makes recommendations for optimal solutions.
• Tests new packaging and materials to assess packaging performance and manufacturability.
• Coordinates feasibility tests; monitors results; compiles data and makes the appropriate recommendations.
• Continuously analyzes cost reduction opportunities in current package design, materials, and processing.
• Tracks and understands current packaging trends in the industry.
• Supports internal corporate activities.
• Provides training and direction to Interns/Co‑Ops and Jr. Designers as needed.

Skills

Packaging design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

ArtiosCAD

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

PCI Pharma Services in Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Package Designer to develop and launch new packaging designs, coordinating R&D and prototyping in the Design Lab. You will lead packaging design projects, oversee interns/co-ops, and ensure compliance with cGMP/GCP policies.

The role requires ArtiosCAD expertise, SolidWorks experience, and strong manufacturing knowledge to deliver production-ready packaging solutions for biopharma clients worldwide.