Job Title: Packaging Design Engineer

Salary: £35k-£42k basic (depending on experience)

Location: London

Reference: J54321

Contact: Steve Parker

Telephone: 0207 838 9695

Categories: London, Packaging, Packaging Development, Production/Technical


We have an opportunity for a Packaging Design Engineer to join a company that is well known in the industry for its innovative design of cosmetic packaging.

If you are excited by the thought of joining a young, fun company with a work hard play hard attitude then this is the role for you. This is your chance to work in an extremely fast paced company where innovation and creativity are the rule, not the exception.

We are looking for a talented problem solver, passionate about cosmetic structural packaging.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the engineering team with technical development & evaluation of structural packaging for the cosmetic and skincare industry.
  • Working within a team of expert Packaging Designers & Product Design Engineers.
  • Measuring and testing of moulded samples during tool qualification process.
  • Familiar with First Article Inspection Reports.
  • Practical workshop, testing and evaluation skills.
  • Providing technical support for project managers.
  • Providing concise, clear technical correspondence with manufacturing facilities and clients.
  • Reporting skills, describing objectives, analysing data, and drawing appropriate conclusions.
  • Creating TDs with BOM for RFQs.
  • Working to tight deadlines.
  • 3D CAD modelling & drafting skills preferably Solidworks.

Required skills

Degree in Product Design Engineering or equivalent

Previous experience in beauty/cosmetics or similar luxury/FMCG markets is desirable but alternative similar industry experience will be suitable for this role.

SolidWorks experience including non-linear surface modelling and other complex plastic part creation, drafting experience with GD&T knowledge

3+ years’ experience in a similar role

Desired Skills

Familiarity with plastic injection moulding, blow moulding and other mass manufacturing processes-

Familiarity with different decoration techniques

Familiarity with measurement systems, assembly tolerance stack-up, tooling qualification procedures, and AQL Inspection procedures in mass manufacturing

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