Manager - Packaging Development & I-Center Services

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Interact with internal stakeholders (sales/key account management/product line management) and external stakeholders (customer/partners) to support quotation and drive business for i-center services.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into project proposals with deliverables, timelines and costs.
• Write detailed and timely project reports and share the same with internal (sales/product line management/key account management) and external stakeholders (Customers/Partners).
• Manage transactions such as purchase orders and/or invoices for customers paying for i-Center services.
• Manage suppliers and vendors for the i-center.
• Support and manage all activities targeted for direct and indirect revenue for i.center.
• Support customer visits to the i-center and be key contact for coordinating the same with sales & product line management functions.
• Manage conversion technology such as extrusion, coating, thermoforming and tool machining – be involved in planning for the same.
• Develop 3D modeling for Pharma, Medical Device and Consumer Packaging Thermoformable Blisters.
• Design tool sets and solid models for various thermoformed blisters formats.
• Set up, run and maintain form, fill and seal machines such as flat and rotary sealing machines.
• Perform pack outs and analyze blister filled and unfilled packages as per customer requirements.
• Interact with internal customers (sales and product line management) and external customers to support quotation and business solicitation for i-center services.
• Produce technical drawings of tool components.
• Support innovation projects (US and Europe) with various forming and sealing trials.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Tool Engineering/Design Engineering and 6-8 years of relevant industry experience.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Solid Works/Pro E/T Sim/Cad Cam and such tool design and engineering software.
• Working knowledge of various polymer rheology simulation software such as Moldflow etc.
• Basic knowledge of polymers, polymer rheology and structure property relationship with special focus on PET/PP/PE.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn conversion technologies such as thermoforming & coating.
• Understanding of product development process transitioning from concept, lab, pilot to commercial scale.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience using various design and simulation software.
• Hands on experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Hands on experience using various instruments such as tensile tester, impact tester, rapid prototyping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Ability to Enter and Interpret Data in Excel and Write Project Reports in Word.
• Ability to lead, coach & mentor team members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and timely with both internal and external stakeholders

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to independently engage with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Strategic thinking and a good understanding of business and customer needs.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support or training.