Senior Packaging Engineer

Rise Resourcing; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Nottingham seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead in structural design and engineering for product packaging. This dynamic role involves developing sustainable packaging strategies while engaging with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid working environment that values innovation and initiative.

Benefits

Company bonus

Contributory pension

Generous holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in consumer products packaging.
• Knowledgeable in regulations and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and engineering processes for product packaging.
• Develop cost improvement strategies to reduce packaging waste.
• Manage packaging data and systems as a key stakeholder.

Skills

Packaging design

Sustainability strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

CAPE

ArtiosCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

This range is provided by Rise Resourcing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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