Packaging Engineer

Vertical Advantage Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and validate innovative packaging solutions across the EMEA region. This hybrid role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners, emphasizing sustainability and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have experience in FMCG packaging development and strong project management skills. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development in FMCG.
• Experience working in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Ability to solve packaging-related quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate packaging solutions for multiple formats.
• Maintain packaging specifications, data, and documentation.
• Coordinate packaging trials and support supplier audits.
• Drive sustainability and value engineering initiatives.
• Resolve packaging-related quality and performance issues.

Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience in packaging development from FMCG

Good organisational skills

Project management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and packaging systems

Tools

SAP

Evolve

Job description

Overview

Packaging Engineer - EMEA - Based in Greater London

We're looking for a Packaging Engineer to support packaging development and validation across the EMEA region. You'll work with internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions that meet product and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate packaging solutions for multiple formats.
• Maintain packaging specifications, data, and documentation.
• Coordinate packaging trials and support supplier audits.
• Drive sustainability and value engineering initiatives.
• Resolve packaging-related quality and performance issues.

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in packaging development from a FMCG environment.
• Good organisational and project management abilities.
• Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and packaging systems (e.g., SAP, Evolve).

Role Details

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in enhancing packaging performance and sustainability across a growing EMEA operation.

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office 2 times per week.

The salary banding for this is £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus and benefits.

Unfortunately sponsorship isn't available for this position.