Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer – 65k – 75k + Benefits - Sidcup (Home working option 3 or 4 days per week).

We will consider all packaging experts from industries such as FMCG, Retail, Pharma, Automotive but not exhaustive.

The company is an Award Winning, highley successful & well-established UK/European market brand leader within the retail sector, that continues to see year on year growth.

This career role will offer a clear path for promotional prospects and career progression, coupled with ongoing job stability that is demonstrated by the companies realistic & ambitious growth plans. The management team is open & friendly and recognises the importance of having a harmonious work environment for all its employees. Ideally, this could be your last career move and the business will rewardyour hard work and loyalty.

Duties and responsibility - Sustainable Packaging Engineer

• Identify innovative and differentiated packaging materials and technologies and share material knowledge cross-functionally to execute a strategy for environmentally responsible material solutions.
• Stay informed and educate internal organizations on packaging trends and changes in the legal/regulatory environment regarding environmental/sustainability regulations globally.
• Drive hands-on scientific studies of material performance to qualify new materials, including developing and/or applying test methods to evaluate functionality, and validate packaging performance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to identify new material opportunities and evaluate the supply stability of all identified materials that have a focus on sustainability.
• Perform packaging re-design work for existing products where modifications can be implemented to improve sustainability objectives (materials changes to include greater recycled content, more renewable, materials reduction, size reduction, and materials more readily recyclable).
• Present recommendations for changes to processes in line with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure all Financial, Legal, and Regulatory Compliance requirements are met during packaging development activities related to the use of sustainable materials.
• Generate engineering change request documentation to support packaging engineering activities through the engineering PLM approval process.
• Take action on feedback from stakeholders and adapt packaging engineering solutions to continuously improve cost, quality, and environmental care and create value for our customers.
• Partner with Internal Customer teams and external customer to optimize designs for function, cosmetics, and manufacturability to match industry best practices.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Packaging Design and Development environment, or within Manufacturing environment required.

Person Requirements & Experience - Sustainable Packaging Engineer

• Strong understanding of packaging lifecycle analysis for sustainability and environmental impact, and able to substantiate and support any sustainability claims made for product packaging.

· Able to identify, initiate and implement process improvement suggestions.

• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging, including but not limited to injection molding, flexible films, vacuum forming, and folding cartons.
• · Knowledge of test methods used to validate component/packaging performance.
• · Experience with project planning and project management.
• · Strong interpersonal collaboration skills and ability to influence others without authority.
• · Able to define strategy and develop contacts necessary to complete challenging projects.
• · Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, CAD drawing tools, etc.
• · Ability to be self-directed and flexible and work in a fast-paced and quickly changing global team environment.
• · PC and various data, text and graphics software programs including Microsoft Office and CAD design software.
• · Knowledge of PLM system data entry and maintenance to meet Engineering Documentation requirements. Sustainable Packaging Engineer
• Able to coordinate global changes that affect large numbers of technical document files.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career and work with some amazing people within a solid team culture, so please apply and we will get in touch with you immediately

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 83 high street, DA14 6DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 83 high street, DA14 6DN

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