R&D Packaging Engineer

Harrison Scott Associates; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced R&D Packaging Engineer. This role involves developing innovative packaging solutions with a strong consumer focus, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in CAD software. This position offers a salary between £40-47k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging.
• Knowledge of packaging design validation standards such as ISTA, ISO, ASTM.
• Familiarity with multiple regulatory frameworks for packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design structural packaging using various analysis methods.
• Manage packaging development projects to meet goals.
• Consult with partners and manufacturers on packaging development.

Skills

Packaging design

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD packaging software (TOPS, CAPE, ArtiosCAD, Solidworks)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: R&D Packaging Engineer

Salary: £40-47k basic (depending on experience)

Location: Yorkshire

Reference: J78908

Contact: Telephone: [phone]

We are working with a leading company in its sector which has a presence across the entire globe. A change in ownership has sparked a total rebrand, which is where you come in to place. You will be responsible for setting the end-to-end packaging development from innovation through to maintenance of on market products. We are looking for a consumer focused packaging expert able to cope with ambiguity and find a clear path through complex situation, turning a negative into a positive, and difficult situations into easy solutions. Candidates must be action orientated with a clear eye on a successful outcome and the steps needed to get there.

Responsibilities

• Design structural packaging through the use of appropriate structure analyses, test methods, design methodologies, feasibility justification, and business case processes.
• Manage structural packaging development and improvement projects to meet company goals, and coordinate with Project Managers and Organisation Leads to ensure project milestones are met within timeline, quality/performance requirements, and budget.
• Consult and manage innovation development partners and external manufacturing organisations, in the development of packaging for components and materials.
• Develop and execute test methods, validations, and protocols for packaging projects.
• Define/refine the packaging development process, workflow and structures.
• Establish supplier quality standards and support supplier Quality Department audits as needed.
• Create packaging related SOPs and Work Instructions. Provide training for appropriate Production/ Manufacturing personnel performing packaging related activities.
• Create/maintain accurate documentation to meet company, testing, and regulatory expectations.
• Review and approve product change controls and packaging process changes, including technical labels specifications and packaging related content.
• Support packaging related Value Engineering and Sustaining projects.
• Provide Marketing/Art Departments with die-lines for artwork development, and manage coordination of colour-match proof-print sign-off. Establish quality control printing and colour-match parameters.
• Support the company Project Managers with container and pallet pack-out data.
• Remain current on packaging innovations throughout the industry and proliferates leading technologies within the company.
• Drive a culture of innovation by maintaining awareness of competitor activities, new technologies and apply consumer insights to bring to market the best-in-class products.
• Understand the development requirements and challenges of working within multiple regulatory frameworks.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging.
• Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards including: ISTA, ISO, ASTM, etc.
• Understanding of process improvement, quality improvement concepts.
• Proficiency in CAD packaging software required (TOPS, CAPE, ArtiosCAD, Solidworks).
• Familiarity with packaging requirements under different regulatory frameworks, including the creation and maintenance of technical files / dossiers.
• Personable, approachable, and able to value everyone’s voices to create winning outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills to build consensus across a broad group of stakeholders and tell a compelling story.