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Packing Engineer

Job Posted: 17 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Packaging Engineer

Location: Stockton
Working Pattern: Onsite, 5 days per week | 8:00am–4:00pm | 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 months initially, with potential for ongoing work
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Pay Rate:

£42.00–£43.75 per hour Umbrella

£35.00–£36.50 per hour PAYE

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Packaging Engineer to join a dedicated packaging team in Stockton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong industrial packaging or material handling background to take ownership of packaging development, optimisation and continuous improvement across a range of products.

You will play a key role in developing packaging solutions that improve safety, quality, cost and transportation efficiency, while working closely with suppliers, logistics providers, operations and wider engineering teams.

The role offers a broad mix of hands-on engineering, analytical work and 3D CAD modelling, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on packaging performance and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead the design, development and optimisation of returnable and expendable packaging for individual components and bulk shipments.

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    Develop packaging solutions that provide effective part containment and protection while optimising transportation efficiency.

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    Establish packaging and processing specifications at part-number level for new product introductions.

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    Provide detailed packaging requirements and specifications to suppliers.

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    Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers and cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement packaging solutions.

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    Design packaging solutions to protect finished painted components and minimise transportation damage.

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    Perform containerisation analysis, testing, quoting and validation.

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    Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phases.

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    Develop kitting packaging and validate returnable quantities through simulations.

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    Consider storage, handling and ergonomic requirements in conjunction with operations teams.

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    Identify and resolve safety and quality issues associated with existing packaging.

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    Investigate and resolve packaging issues raised by customers, facilities and process partners.

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    Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements.

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    Audit supplier and internal conformance against packaging specifications.

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    Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies and machinery.

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    Conduct cost analysis of existing packaging processes and recommend improvements.

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    Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on damage reduction, safety and efficiency, using root cause analysis and risk-based decision making.

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    Support supplier visits and joint process improvement activities with packaging vendors and purchasing teams.

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    Create packaging concepts using 3D modelling software.

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    Lead low-risk Green Belt projects and contribute to wider packaging improvement initiatives.

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    Follow the established packaging development process and support the execution of key project phases.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

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    3+ years' experience in a similar Packaging Engineering role or closely related industrial environment.

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    Significant experience within industrial packaging and/or material handling equipment.

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    Experience designing and developing packaging solutions for manufacturing or industrial applications.

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    The ability to use 3D CAD software to create packaging concepts and conduct design reviews.

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    Creo experience is highly desirable, although experience with other 3D modelling packages will be considered.

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    Knowledge and understanding of global supply chains, logistics and transportation requirements.

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    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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    Experience working collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

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    A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency.

If you're an experienced Packaging Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence change and make a measurable difference, we'd be keen to hear from you

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