Packaging Engineer

PE Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Packaging Engineer for a leading global manufacturing organisation in Stockton to design robust, cost-effective packaging solutions that support safety, quality and supply chain efficiency. The role involves leading packaging design, supplier guidance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver optimal packaging performance.

The successful candidate will have significant industrial packaging experience, strong project management skills, and a proactive mindset toward

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial packaging or material handling equipment.
• Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Ability to utilise 3D CAD software to perform design reviews.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across levels.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to balance cost, performance and sustainability in solutions.
• Familiarity with global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions for a wide range of products, balancing safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide detailed packaging guidance and specifications to suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers and cross-functional teams to define packaging requirements and ensure successful implementation.
• Follow procedures for approving packaging for a specific product line.
• Drive solutions that minimise the risk of transportation damage.
• Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies and machinery; report results regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on damage reduction and safety through root cause analysis and risk-based decisions.
• Adhere to the packaging development process and assist in executing key packaging phases.
• Support supplier visits and travel to the Desford facility for training purposes.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Project management

Cost-sustainability balance

Global supply chains

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Packaging Engineer on behalf of a leading global manufacturing organisation to join their team in Stockton.

Location: Stockton

Rate: £33.72 per hour PAYE

As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering robust, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions that support safety, quality and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions for a wide range of products, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide detailed packaging guidance and specifications to suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, logistics providers and cross-functional teams to define packaging requirements and ensure successful implementation.
• Follow procedures for approving all packaging for a specific product line.
• Drive solutions that minimise the risk of transportation damage.
• Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies and machinery, and report results regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on damage reduction and safety, using root cause analysis and risk-based decision making.
• Adhere to the packaging development process and assist in executing key packaging phases.
• Support supplier visits and travel to the company's Desford facility for occasional training purposes.
• Significant experience within an industrial packaging / material handling equipment context.
• Self-starter who is able to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to utilise 3D CAD software to perform design reviews.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Strong project management experience, with demonstrable examples of project leadership.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to balance cost, performance and sustainability considerations when developing solutions.
• Familiarity with global supply chains.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK