Junior Packaging Engineer
1 month ago
Folkestone
Junior Packaging Engineer (R&D) – Temporary Location: Folkestone – Hybrid Working available. Hours: 39 hours per week Contract: Temporary Ongoing We are looking for a Junior Packaging Engineer to join our clients R&D team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone working towards a degree who is looking to gain hands-on experience in an FMCG and R&D environment. Key Responsibilities • Support packaging development and optimisation for new and existing products, • Lead Value Engineering (G2G) projects with support from senior stakeholders, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on packaging specifications and sustainability initiatives, • Manage technical documentation and liaise with packaging suppliers, • Participate in agile investigations and problem-solving activities, • Lead and support packaging trials where required About You • Degree (or working towards) in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar (desirable), • Previous experience (placements or internships included) in R&D, packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG (advantageous), • Understanding of packaging materials, specifications, and basic testing methods, • Exposure to value engineering, cost optimisation, or sustainability projects is a plus, • Confident, organised, and comfortable working with technical documentation and suppliers This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain practical industry experience within a supportive R&D team