Package & Device Technical (CAD) Designer, Haircare Package Development

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Research & Development at Procter & Gamble is where business, innovation and technology integrate to create a competitive advantage for P&G.  Since P&G’s founding in 1837, innovation has been our lifeblood. From the world’s first fluoride toothpaste, to the world’s first heated razor, Research & Development is how we’re able to improve more lives in more meaningful ways—now and for generations to come.  Our R&D professionals are diverse business leaders who apply technical mastery to deliver groundbreaking product innovations for our 65 iconic, trusted brands.

From Day 1, you’ll be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use your initiative, and build billion-dollar brands that help make everyday activities easier and make the world a better place. Do meaningful work that takes your career places you never imagined in creative workspaces where new ideas thrive and where your technical expertise is recognized and rewarded.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Packaging Technical Design (CAD) Engineer to join our team in supporting Global Hair Care. The Technical Designer will work collaboratively with Marketing, Design, Product Supply, and R&D to bring packaging to life from play-test to production and ensure packaging designs align with brand and operational requirements. You will work with suppliers to ensure the seamless translation of designs into production-ready formats that are not only functional but also improve product appeal and sustainability! 

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset with a passion for embracing new digital tools and design automation strategies.  You should have a “can do” attitude and be action orientated, always thinking about possibilities on how to make things work with what you have.
• Is meticulous and analytical in nature, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated to work with diverse business scenarios, prioritizing multiple priorities and have a business and consultancy mind-set, while technically savvy.
• Can produce and present technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to listen, capture requirements and translate those into solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teams across Marketing, Design, and Product Supply, during the development of packaging concepts to understand project objectives and packaging requirements.
• Create technical drawings using the company’s standard CAD software. Using tools such as modeling, simulation, prototyping, and data activation to develop effective packaging solutions.
• Work with vendors, including packaging suppliers, engineering service providers, and design agencies, to understand manufacturing requirements and coordinate aspects of contracted design and engineering services. Incorporate feedback from clients and team members into design revisions.
• Clearly communicate design concepts and modifications to team members and business partners.
• Track project timelines and deliverables to ensure design tasks are completed on schedule. Provide regular communication on project progress and any challenges encountered.
• Develop and refine CAD models, technical drawings, and prototypes for packaging solutions across various product lines.
• Maintain an organized digital design library for easy access and version control.
• Look for opportunities to enhance the package development process through digitization and data activation, propose solutions and champion adoption of agreed programs.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and advancements in CAD software to bring innovations that provide efficiencies and/or capability improvement to the company.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software.  Experienced using CATIA 3D and ArtiosCAD Software preferred. Experience with other CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Unigraphics (NX CAD) etc. is a plus.
• Experience in surface modeling.
• Solid understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability trends. Experience in design for manufacturability (DFM) and packaging testing methodologies preferred.
• Algebraic thinking with experience on how to set up models to account for variables.
• Statistics experience - able to design, execute, and analyze Design of Experiment (DOX) studies.
• Familiarity with data activation, digital workflows, and machine learning such as PLM systems, cloud-based collaboration tools, Python, Pandas, SQL Databases, etc.  
• Programming experience in particular in debugging and structuring code. 

Preferred:

• Experience with Linear & Nonlinear Finite Element Method and 3D Modeling and Rendering tools (e.g., Rhino, KeyShot, Blender).
• Experience with Git version control.

Pay Range: $85,000 -$115,000

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Our company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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