Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer

Full-Time 33.72 - 33.72 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
PE Global (UK)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and optimise sustainable packaging solutions for a global manufacturing leader.
  • Company: Join a top-tier global manufacturing organisation in Stockton.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay at £33.72 per hour, with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with potential for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and efficiency in the supply chain.
  • Qualifications: Experience in industrial packaging and strong project management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 33.72 - 33.72 £ per hour.

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Packaging Engineer on behalf of a leading global manufacturing organisation to join their team in Stockton.

Contract duration: 12 months

As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering robust, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions that support safety, quality and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions for a wide range of products, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
  • Provide detailed packaging guidance and specifications to suppliers.
  • Collaborate closely with suppliers, logistics providers and cross-functional teams to define packaging requirements and ensure successful implementation.
  • Follow procedures for approving all packaging for a specific product line.
  • Drive solutions that minimise the risk of transportation damage.
  • Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies and machinery, and report results regularly.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on damage reduction and safety, using root cause analysis and risk-based decision making.
  • Adhere to the packaging development process and assist in executing key packaging phases.
  • Support supplier visits and travel to the company’s Desford facility for occasional training purposes.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Significant experience within an industrial packaging / material handling equipment context.
  • Self-starter who is able to work with little to no supervision.
  • Ability to utilise 3D CAD software to perform design reviews.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate effectively across all levels.
  • Strong project management experience, with demonstrable examples of project leadership.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Ability to balance cost, performance and sustainability considerations when developing solutions.
  • Familiarity with global supply chains.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK**

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Packaging Engineer employer: PE Global (UK)

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PE Global (UK)

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PE Global (UK) Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Packaging Engineer

Packaging Design
Cost-Effective Solutions
Sustainable Packaging
3D CAD Software
Communication Skills
Project Management
Continuous Improvement