Packaging Engineer

Hatfields; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive organization is seeking a Packaging Engineer based in Wolverhampton. The role involves leading packaging development projects and managing operations while ensuring cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience in packaging development within a manufacturing setting and a strong understanding of supply chain operations. Excellent communication skills and IT proficiency are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to grow within a renowned company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in packaging supply chain operations with an understanding of end-to-end material flow.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and approval of packaging concepts for Mass Production.
• Drive resolution of complex packaging issues, ensuring permanent corrective actions.
• Manage packaging operations, including packaging provision and metric reporting.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver new packaging.
• Champion continuous improvement and optimisation in packaging processes.

Skills

Packaging development

Packaging supply chain operations

Strong communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

General IT capability

Tools

Business systems

Job description

Overview

REQ ID: 129107
JOB TITLE: Packaging Engineer
SALARY: £45,600 - £55,000
POSTING START DATE: 03/02/2026
POSTING END DATE: 16/02/2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

What to Expect

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it\'s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation.

• Lead the planning, development and approval of packaging concepts to ensure robust support for Mass Production and alignment with New Model build requirements
• Drive cross functional resolution of complex packaging issues, delivering real time containment, permanent corrective actions, and supplier cost recovery where required
• Manage packaging operations and performance, including pallet repair, packaging provision, metric reporting, and maintenance of accurate container/packaging data systems
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and packaging manufacturers to deliver new and modified packaging, ensuring lessons learned and quality improvements are fully embedded
• Champion continuous improvement and optimisation, developing business cases to secure funding, improving packaging loops, and introducing innovative ways of working and best practice solutions

What You\'ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that youll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Proven experience in packaging development and its application within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in packaging supply chain operations, with an understanding of end to end material flow
• Proficient in business systems and MS Office, with strong general IT capability
• Good understanding of current Business Objectives and Behaviours, and how they translate into day to day delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels both internally and with external partners

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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