Packaging Engineer

Desired Skills: packaging,packaging design,logistics,engineer,packaging engineer,CAD,3D CAD

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

Location: Stockton

Rate: £33.72 per hour PAYE

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***

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

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