Junior Packaging Engineer

Junior Packaging EngineerLocation: Folkestone Job Type: Full-time TemporaryWe are looking for a Junior Packaging Engineer to join our clients Research and Development (RandD) team. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to develop their technical skills and gain hands-on experience in packaging design, testing, and factory implementation.Working closely with the Head of Technology and Technical Service Manager, you will support the development, optimisation, and continuous improvement of packaging for both new and existing products, with a strong focus on value engineering, performance, and sustainability.This role offers a varied mix of office-based work, laboratory testing, and factory trials, along with regular interaction with cross-functional teams and external packaging suppliers.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and, where appropriate, lead value engineering (G2G) projects to improve packaging cost, performance, and sustainability.Assist with packaging development and optimisation for new product launches and existing products.Collaborate with RandD, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and sustainability teams to agree packaging specifications.Liaise with packaging suppliers to request information, source samples, and discuss technical solutions.Participate in investigations to identify root causes of packaging issues and support continuous improvement.Support and lead laboratory testing and factory line trials as required.Create, manage, ..... full job details .....