Packaging Engineer in Derby, Normanton

Packaging Engineer This well-established aircraft manufacturer and industry and service equipment supplier are looking for an experienced, customer-focused and commercially aware Packaging Engineer to join their customer based team in Derby. This family owned company is a leader in Industry, designing and developing value-added solutions for its industrial partners and has big ambitions for the UK. As a principal partner for the management of packaging design, manufacture, and associated services, they are looking for a Packaging Engineer with a proven track record of success—ideally gained in the automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing sectors. This role is about more than packaging. It’s about delivering fresh thinking, smart engineering, and sustainable innovation to a customer environment that welcomes new ideas and proven expertise from other industries. You’ll have the autonomy to challenge the status quo, backed by a team that values initiative, results, and creativity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the transition and growth of the operation, building strong customer relationships and leading a team capable of delivering world-class logistics solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment. The Packaging Engineer role offers a competitive salary of up to £65K + Competitive Pension and Life Assurance package + Company contribution healthcare support scheme + Free on-site car parking.+ 25 days annual leave after qualifying service + Career development in UK and across the Group. COMPANY The Packaging Engineer role offers the exciting opportunity to work for a true leader in industry working with some of the biggest names in UK manufacturing. Additionally; * The only Tier 1 aerospace supplier that is also an aircraft manufacturer * Have 6 UK sites alongside multiple sites internationally * Have an ambitious long term vision for growth Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement & Supply Chain Improvement • Develop strong working relationships with client personnel and key suppliers across the supply chain. • Conduct site visits, packaging assessments, and logistics reviews at customer and supplier locations. • Identify opportunities to improve packaging performance, material flow, transportation efficiency, inventory handling, and overall logistics operations. • Present recommendations and business cases to customers, demonstrating operational, commercial, and sustainability benefits. • Act as a trusted advisor to customers by providing technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex packaging and supply chain challenges. • Facilitate workshops and improvement initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders. Packaging Development & Innovation Develop and implement innovative packaging solutions, including returnable systems, sustainable packaging concepts, and simplified single-use packaging. • Lead packaging projects from concept generation through prototyping, testing, validation, and customer approval. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across packaging and logistics operations. • Challenge existing packaging methodologies and introduce scalable best-practice solutions drawn from automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or logistics sectors. • Ensure packaging functionality, material selection, transportation requirements, and supply chain considerations are fully incorporated into all designs. Project Management • Act as Project Lead for packaging development and improvement workstreams. • Deliver projects to agreed cost, quality, and timing objectives. • Monitor project performance and communicate progress to customers and management. • Support programme reviews, customer meetings, and internal governance activities. Internal Collaboration & Technical Leadership • Work closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to ensure solutions are operationally viable. • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members. • Promote best practices in packaging design, logistics optimisation, and supply chain integration. Skills, Experience & Qualifications • Proven experience in packaging engineering, logistics engineering, supply chain optimisation, or related industrial environments. • Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. • Experience conducting operational reviews and identifying improvement opportunities within manufacturing or supply chain environments. • Demonstrated success delivering packaging and logistics improvements from concept through implementation. • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and articulate cost, efficiency, and operational benefits. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong understanding of packaging design, logistics processes, material flow, and supply chain operations. • Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Ability to work independently and confidently represent the business at customer and supplier sites. • Experience interpreting 2D engineering drawings and working with CAD software. Personal Attributes Customer-focused and relationship-driven. Strong communicator capable of engaging technical and non-technical audiences. Commercially aware with an appreciation of cost, value, and customer priorities. Comfortable challenging existing practices and influencing change. Innovative, curious, and solutions-oriented. Self-motivated with the confidence to lead discussions with customers and suppliers. Professional and credible ambassador for collaborative programmes. The Packaging Engineer role is a pivotal role in the UK growth of the company and as such requires a driven individual Once again the Packaging Engineer role offers a competitive salary of up to £65K + Competitive Pension and Life Assurance package + Company contribution healthcare support scheme + Free on-site car parking.+ 25 days annual leave after qualifying service + Career development in UK and across the Group. If you wish to be considered for this exciting pivotal role, please use the ‘apply now’ button or contact Jo Eley for further details. BE Engineering Ltd is a relationship-driven recruiting partnership offering a confidential and personalised career service throughout the UK. We are interested to hear from high calibre professionals across all areas of engineering and manufacturing who are looking for their next progression. Our highly motivated and quality-driven consultancy will work to connect you with the very best opportunities in the market