PCI Pharma Services · 2 months ago
Packaging Engineer Supervisor
Rockford, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expPCI Pharma Services is dedicated to providing industry-leading experiences to clients in the biopharma sector. The Package Testing Supervisor will oversee the development, research, and performance qualifications of packaging systems, ensuring product integrity and optimization goals are met while managing a team of engineers and interns.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical DevicePackaging ServicesPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Effectively plans, delegates and oversees daily activities of Package Testing Engineers and interns ensuring testing services commitments stay on schedule, within budget and deliverables meet required quality and regulatory standards
Supports strategy to expand and sustain team core competency levels and fosters ongoing training and SME development culture
Helps create and facilitate standard work instructions for package performance testing activities conducted in the PCI Package Testing Lab
Responsible for the development, tracking, and budgeting O&M plan for package testing equipment
Coordinates and monitors testing activities conducted off site and maintains favorable business relationships with multiple testing service suppliers and consultants
Uses knowledge base to recommend, specify and validate new packaging designs
Responsible for meeting Package Testing Services operational and financial KPI’s
Uses standard methods and procedures to evaluate package designs. Engages customers to assess current packaging systems capabilities and makes recommendations for optimal solutions
Ensures that new packaging designs, existing package improvements, specifications, and materials will conform to current PCI operating methods and packaging machinery and will meet the required standards for product safety
Expected to have high degree of understanding of current industry standards for package performance testing activities: Distribution Simulation, Shipping Lane Qualification, Human Factors, Usability, Child Resistance & Adult Friendly testing
Works closely in collaboration with functional teams and stakeholders; Sales, Estimation, Project Management, Purchasing, Engineering, and others to quote, win and support the execution of Design Services and Commercial Packaging projects
May use advanced software and tools to design/evaluate individual packaging components and/or to create complete packaging systems/solutions. May use software to perform life cycle analysis and environmental impact evaluation on packaging systems
Reviews and edits structural elements to ensure that they meet customer requests and PCI operational requirements
Performs feasibility studies in on-site Package Testing Lab, including management of equipment maintenance and safety practices
Creates and maintains digital asset library of industry standards and regulations related to package performance testing, updating when necessary to remain current
Supports internal corporate and marketing activities as needed
This position may require overtime and/or weekend work
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 department Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering and/or 7+ 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
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms
It is expected the Package Testing Supervisor would be highly proficient in drafting, reviewing and approving reports
Expected to be experienced in managing or executing package performance testing activities: Distribution Simulation (ASTM, D4169, ISTA & ISO), Shipping Lane Qualification, Human Factors, Usability, Child Resistance & Adult Friendly testing
Pharma Packaging Engineering or Consumer Goods Experience
Preferred
Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires
Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
Ability to effectively train, guide and supervise others
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
Ability to display strategic, original thinking and creativity
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance coverage (including dental and vision)
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Company
PCI Pharma Services
PCI Pharma Services is a provider of outsourced services to the global pharmaceutical market.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-07-14Series Unknown
2020-08-24Acquired
2014-08-10Seed
Leadership Team
Gil Valadez
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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