Packaging Engineer Designer

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

6d•$69,920 - $78,660

About The Position

The Package Designer II supports the development and launch of new packaging designs and enhancements to existing packaging. The role uses technical design skills and creative insight to develop and commercialize packaging, optimize existing designs, engage directly with customers, coordinate with vendors and suppliers on packaging components, and work with internal stakeholders. The position also manages research and development and prototyping activities in the Design Lab. Using design software, packaging development knowledge, and hands-on assembly skills, the designer prepares solutions for PCI clients, commercial sales efforts, and billable Design Services. The role designs and assembles complex primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems that meet customer requirements and PCI manufacturing capabilities. It creates concepts, renderings, presentations, structural drawings, and web layouts; contributes to technical reviews and project plans; and performs prototyping and packaging performance testing. The designer also supports project leads and senior designers, maintains digital design assets, contributes to recruiting and onboarding interns and co-ops, mentors junior designers, supports corporate and marketing activities, and supports ESG initiatives. The position requires adherence to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures. Attendance is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of related industry experience and/or training.
Advanced training in CAD-based design software, including SolidWorks and Artios-CAD.
Experience and proficiency with graphic design and photo-editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience developing advanced drug-delivery device packaging and special child-resistant, adult-friendly packaging, including performance testing and qualification of packaging systems.
Experience with thermoforming design and manufacturing technologies and materials.
Experience with unit-dose blister design and manufacturing technologies and materials.
Experience with folding carton and wallet card design, manufacturing, and printing technologies and materials.
Familiarity with project management tools and practices, including planning, tracking, and communicating project status.
Experience or basic knowledge of flexible packaging and materials.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to perform basic computer tasks and use common computer programs.
Basic mathematical skills.
Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing for professional needs.
Strong reasoning skills, including solving practical problems, handling concrete variables in settings with limited standardization, and interpreting instructions in various forms.
High standard of report writing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively present information to various audiences.
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.

Responsibilities

Design and assemble complex primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems that meet customer requirements and PCI manufacturing capabilities.
Create sketches, 3D renderings, and visual presentations of packaging concepts.
Communicate ideas, solutions, and improvements to customers and internal teams through digital presentations and meetings.
Create and modify packaging structural drawings and web layouts using CAD platforms without supervision.
Review and edit structural elements to meet customer requests and PCI operational requirements.
Participate in technical reviews and support project onboarding plans.
Perform prototyping in the on-site laboratory, including managing supplies and maintaining equipment.
Perform billable Design Services, including design consultation, conceptualization, package development, sample preparation, and package performance testing.
Support senior designers and project leads during project planning and execution.
Maintain and track digital packaging-design assets.
Participate in recruiting events for interns and co-ops and contribute to candidate selection and onboarding.
Train, mentor, and direct junior designers and in-house interns and co-ops.
Support internal corporate and marketing activities as needed.
Support ESG initiatives.
Adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules.
Attend work as an essential function of the position.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager or supervisor.