Lead Packaging Design Manager (12-Month)

Mars; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Packaging Design Manager for a 12-month parental cover based in Slough. You will lead engineering development projects, drive virtual prototyping, and guide scale-up activities with internal and external teams.

The role emphasizes independent work and strong collaborative skills within a breakthrough technology context. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and managers to translate ideas into working proofs of principle and ensure a smooth transition to

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technology degree preferred.
• 5+ years in engineering technology development.
• Experience in packaging science, machine design and prototyping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct leadership of engineering development projects with a team of 8.
• Translate ideas into virtual and working proof of principle models.
• Support scale-up and transition to external machine builders for full-scale machines.
• Drive innovation in science and technology development.
• Form knowledge/technology teams to overcome hurdles and advance concepts.

Skills

Packaging design

Engineering development

Team leadership

Virtual prototyping

Scale-up planning

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree

Systems Engineering

Job description

Mars is seeking a Packaging Design Manager for a 12-month parental cover based in Slough. You will lead engineering development projects, drive virtual prototyping, and guide scale-up activities with internal and external teams.

The role emphasizes independent work and strong collaborative skills within a breakthrough technology context. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and managers to translate ideas into working proofs of principle and ensure a smooth transition to