R&D Packaging Lead: Materials & Tech Transfer

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Wipe Manufacturer is seeking an R&D Packaging Specialist to lead development, validation and implementation for packaging initiatives. You will link Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to ensure compliant and commercially viable solutions for manufacturing.

The role emphasizes project management, strong technical writing and the ability to drive scale-up, trials and regulatory compliance across packaging systems, materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a packaging/ materials science related field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with GMP / regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Ability to lead technology transfer and product/process validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation and implementation for new and existing products focusing on packing and packaging.
• Coordinate lab, pilot and production trials and scale-up requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to deliver viable manufacturing solutions.
• Identify new materials, technologies and opportunities through supplier engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain documentation and provide strong technical writing and reporting.

Skills

Packaging Technology

Materials Science

Polymer Science

Engineering

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Wet Wipe Manufacturer is seeking an R&D Packaging Specialist to lead development, validation and implementation for packaging initiatives. You will link Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to ensure compliant and commercially viable solutions for manufacturing.

The role emphasizes project management, strong technical writing and the ability to drive scale-up, trials and regulatory compliance across packaging systems, materials and processes.