Packaging Engineer: Lead Packaging, Optimize Supply Chain

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a proactive Packaging Engineer to act as the primary on-site engineering presence at their Stockton facility. The role offers high autonomy and complete project ownership to design, optimize, and implement packaging solutions that protect products and reduce transport damage.

Currently supported remotely, this position requires 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00) with occasional regional travel for training.

Qualifications

• Technical CAD proficiency and ability to read/interpret CAD drawings.
• Background in engineering or technical role within packaging/industrial manufacturing.
• Experience leading projects independently with an accountability mindset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Packaging design, development and optimization for industrial components using 3D CAD.
• Read and review technical/CAD drawings to ensure alignment with safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Lead root cause analysis and risk-based decisions to minimize transport damage and optimize packaging systems.
• Coordinate packaging approvals and manage relationships with suppliers, site teams, logistics, and manufacturing.

Skills

Reading CAD drawings

Project management

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a proactive Packaging Engineer to act as the primary on-site engineering presence at their Stockton facility. The role offers high autonomy and complete project ownership to design, optimize, and implement packaging solutions that protect products and reduce transport damage.

Currently supported remotely, this position requires 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00) with occasional regional travel for training.