CAD Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Hartburn; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to lead the design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions.

You will collaborate with suppliers, logistics and cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets, while reporting results and driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial packaging or material handling equipment.
• Proficient in CAD software; able to use 3D CAD for design reviews and interpret CAD drawings.
• Strong project management with demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of packaging solutions to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide specifications to suppliers and coordinate with logistics and cross-functional teams for successful implementation.
• Evaluate packaging materials, machinery and automation technologies; report results regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and use root cause analysis to minimise transportation damage.
• Adhere to packaging development processes and approve packaging for specific product lines.
• Occasional travel for supplier visits and training at other company facilities.

Skills

Packaging design

3D CAD

Project leadership

Communication

Cost optimization

Sustainability

Global supply chains

Technical documentation

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Role Overview

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Pay Rate: £31.85 - £33.85 per hour

Contract: 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Your Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and optimisation of product packaging solutions to meet strict safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Providing detailed specifications to suppliers and collaborating closely with logistics providers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Evaluating packaging materials, machinery, and automation technologies, and reporting results regularly.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and utilising risk-based decision making and root cause analysis to minimise transportation damage.
• Adhering to packaging development processes and approving packaging for specific product lines.
• Undertaking occasional travel for supplier visits and training purposes at other company facilities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience gathered within an industrial packaging or material handling equipment context.
• Proficiency in CAD software, including the capability to utilise 3D CAD for design reviews and interpret technical CAD drawings.
• Strong project management experience with tangible examples of project leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• The ability to balance cost, performance, and sustainability considerations.
• Familiarity with global supply chains.
• Technical documentation and presentation skills.

If you are ready to thrive and step into a role where your work truly matters,

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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