Senior Packaging Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Nottingham seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to oversee packaging design and engineering processes. The role encompasses cost improvement strategies, sustainability initiatives, and stakeholder management, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company bonus

Contributory pension

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in consumer products packaging.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Familiarity with managing suppliers in the UK, Europe, and China.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and engineering processes for product packaging.
• Create cost improvement strategies to reduce packaging waste.
• Manage packaging data and act as a liaison with various stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Innovation

Project management

Knowledge of packaging regulations

Tools

CAPE

ArtiosCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

A leading FMCG business in Nottingham is looking to recruit a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead in the structural design and engineering processes for all of their product packaging. This is an exciting and challenging position, and the job holder will continue to be challenged with an evolving role as the business continues grow and diversify.

About the role

As the Senior Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for creating cost improvement strategies for both existing and new package designs that will reduce packaging waste, leading the business towards a more sustainable packaging operation. You will understand the tax implications on plastic packaging and be a key stakeholder in the NPD process, ensuring packaging data and systems are managed and maintained. You will be the main liaison with graphic designers, industrial designers, product engineers, global and regional marketing stakeholders, creative agencies and vendors, taking a lead role in concept, design, prototyping and production reviews.

About the Person

To be considered for this role, you will have experience in a similar role, ideally in consumer products packaging, and have worked with suppliers in the UK, Europe and China. You will have strong working knowledge of the factors that influence success across a wide array of price points, packaging designs, and structures. You will be knowledgeable in packaging software and applications such as CAPE, ArtiosCAD, and Adobe Illustrator and have a sound understanding of regulations and test procedures. You must also be able to demonstrate the ability to work under your own initiative and you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage, promote and influence key stakeholders.

What you’ll get in return:

The successful applicant will be paid a competitive salary of £40-50,000 dependent on experience, with a benefits package that includes company bonus, contributory pension, generous holiday and a host of other incentives. The company operate a hybrid working week of 3 days in the office. Just as importantly, this will provide the job holder with the opportunity to make their mark in a fast growing, vibrant and innovative business where colleagues are encouraged to make a difference.

What to do now:

If you believe you have the background, skills and experience outlined above, and are ready for a new challenge where you can make a genuine difference, please apply now with an up to date copy of your CV.