Packaging Engineer: Innovative, Cost-Smart Solutions

Actalent; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and deliver robust, cost‑effective packaging solutions that support safety, quality and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

You will lead development, collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, and evaluate materials and technologies while driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and adherence to packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial packaging/material handling equipment context.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in 3D CAD for design reviews.
• Excellent communication; able to influence across levels.
• Strong project management; able to lead initiatives.
• Balance cost, performance and sustainability in solutions.
• Familiar with global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost targets; provide specifications to suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers and cross-functional teams to define packaging requirements and ensure implementation.
• Approve packaging for product lines; drive solutions to minimise transportation damage.
• Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies and machinery; report results.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on damage reduction and safety via root cause analysis and risk-based decisions.
• Adhere to the packaging development process and execute key packaging phases.
• Support supplier visits and travel to the Desford facility for training purposes.

Skills

Packaging

Packaging engineering

Inventory

Design

CAD software

Supplier management

Logistics

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing environment

Packaging line

Packing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design and deliver robust, cost‑effective packaging solutions that support safety, quality and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

You will lead development, collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, and evaluate materials and technologies while driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and adherence to packaging processes.