Package Testing Engineer II

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

About The Position

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. Summary of Objective: The Package Testing Engineer II supports PCI’s mission to provide the industry leading experience to clients, developing and commercializing solutions to optimize the delivery of lifesaving medicines and support better health outcomes for patients around the world. Reporting to the Associate Director of Design, successful Package Testing Engineer II would utilize engineering skills and technical expertise to evaluate, develop, test, and qualify effective packaging systems for PCI’s clients. Utilizing extensive packaging development knowledge, effective report writing and hands-on assembly skills, the Package Testing Engineer II would support PCI’s Package Testing Services, commercial sales efforts as well as the successful commercialization of awarded packaging projects. In addition to the primary role for package testing, the incumbent would support package design and on-site package performance testing as needed. Package Testing Engineer II would lead workflows and reliability of on-site Package Testing Lab and manage projects with external partners. The Package Testing Engineer II would regularly engage clients, consultants, vendors and suppliers directly to aid in the successful design and implementation of new packaging systems and products.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering and/or related discipline with 2+ years related industry experience and/or training.
Knowledge of packaging development process within life sciences industry – preferably pharmaceutical and biotech
High professional proficiency in industry guidelines and standards such as, but not limited to, USP, ASTM, ISTA and ISO.
Good understanding of Formative/Summative Human Factors Validation testing and Child Resistance/Adult Friendly packaging qualifications ISO/EN, CPSC and ASTM.
Highly collaborative and effective in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
Advanced technical writing and written/oral communication skills
Self-driven and innovative mindset
Understanding of cGMP and GLP processes/standards (21 CFR Part 211)
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.
Basic Mathematical Skills

Nice To Haves

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.
Knowledge of package design and proficiency in related software (Solidworks, ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)
Hands on prototyping experience
Experience within contract development and manufacturing organization
Knowledge of manufacturing processes for paperboard, injection molded, thermoform and coldform package materials
Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Packaging Lab Professional (CPLP) certifications

Responsibilities

Coordinates the plans and implementation of packaging designs to meet regulatory/industry guidelines within the package development process.
Leads and manages package testing projects with internal/external laboratories.
Works closely in collaboration with functional teams and stakeholders; package designers, process/tooling engineers, project management, purchasing, sales and others to support the successful commercialization of new packaging systems and improvements to existing packaging formats.
Performs quoting of Testing Services opportunities and maintains metrics tracking.
Performs sample preparation and package performance feasibility studies in on-site prototyping and testing laboratory.
Provides packaging engineering consultation services to PCI clients.
Analyzes/interprets test results and executes root cause analysis as necessary.
Maintains and tracks digital assets related to packaging design, testing standards and regulations.
Regularly provides direction and mentorship to in-house interns and other Testing Engineers.
Supporting internal corporate and marketing activities as needed.
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 management.

Benefits

PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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