Packaging Engineer: Lead Sustainable Packaging Solutions

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 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