Job Ref:ALQ027
Packaging Development Engineer
| Location: |
Hemel Hempstead area |
Salary: |
Negotiable |
| Type: |
Perm |
Benefits: |
TBA |
| Start Date: |
Asap |
Last Updated: |
2010-06-24 |
Packaging Development Technologist
PERMANENT STAFF VACANCY - £22-26K
Salary negotiable depending on experience, plus benefits
We are seeking a full time Packaging Development Technologist to work within a Packaging Development team in our thermal laboratory facility.
This role will be based in Hemel Hempstead/Tring area but travel will be required to customers to support our Business Development Managers and to 3rd party laboratories to conduct specialist testing studies.
The main purpose of this role will be to design, test and manage the project development of insulated packaging solutions for our customers in the pharmaceutical and health care markets.
In outline, the person will be responsible for:
%95Identifying and developing packaging requirements with the customer and sales team
%95Conducting packaging development programs and testing using thermal test equipment and software packages such as CAD, Data Acquisition and internal databases.
%95Producing reports and maintaining test and equipment records.
%95Utilising development best practices and tools to minimise development lead-times, enhancing customer service.
%95Preparing packaging component specifications and implement packaging specifications with outside suppliers.
%95Working with the Sales team on any new product / service development.
Ideally applicants should come from a design related background and have experience of working with design tools such as CAD software and databases. Experience in a testing related environment is beneficial.
The ideal candidate should be well educated, ideally with a Degree/ HNC /Diploma in a form of Engineering, Design or Science discipline, i.e. Physics or Chemistry and possess both good numeracy and communication skills, be computer literate, logical and have a keen eye for detail. They should be prepared to work using their own initiative as well as part of the team.
JOB TITLE: Packaging Development Technologist
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience in design related field
DESIRABLE
Experience with software packages such as Computer-aided design(CAD)
Experience in a testing related environment
Practical experience in conducting testing studies
Experience in using thermal test equipment and working to specifications
Experience in managing projects
QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE
Degree /HNC/ Diploma in any Engineering courses
Degree/HNC/Diploma/ A Levels in Design, Maths, Physics or Chemistry
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Computer skills, experience of Word, Excel, Outlook
Good organising and planning skills, meet targets and work to deadlines.
Good attention to detail
Logical and analytical approach
Problem solving skills
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills.
Confident and able to relate well to all levels of employees.
Flexible and adaptable
Able to use your own initiative
Able to work under pressure
Able to work within a team
DESIRABLE
CAD skills would be beneficial
PERSONAL
ESSENTIAL
Inclusive and pro active team member
Professional appearance
Friendly and approachable
Confidence to make decision
Drivers licence
DESIRABLE
desire to learn new skills
Practical in hand-on work
OTHER FACTORS
Willing to travel as and when required.
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