Packaging Development Engineer
2 days/week at home
Core hours 11–3
Dog friendly
Job Description
Job Description:
Packaging Development Engineer
Excellent salary + benefits
Slough
This role plays a key part in the delivery of new packaging design and development projects, from concept through to implementation in our factory network and beyond. In addition, you will be responsible for projects aimed at improving the design, efficiency and sustainable performance of our existing packaging portfolio.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- You will own the technical packaging design and development for a variety of projects with a focus on improving our packaging sustainability.
- You will create packaging prototypes and ensuring successful line trials at Mars, co-packer and co-manufacturing sites
- You will create packaging designs and specifications that deliver the desirable KQA’s via robust risk management and the delivery of shopper, customer and supply chain requirements
- You will work cross-functional teams to deliver Desirable, Viable, Feasible and Sustainable innovation, leading projects of different levels of complexity at the same time
What are we looking for?
- You will have a degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (Packaging, Engineering sciences etc); OR relevant prior technical experience; Packaging diploma/degree desirable but not essential
- You will demonstrate knowledge of packaging materials, including flexibles, rigid plastic, cartons, and cases
- You will be able to demonstrable experience in delivering projects in an FMCG environment
- You will have experience in working with outside vendors to deliver project requirements
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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