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
