Industrial & manufacturing engineers Work, Jobs in Darlington, Dur (with Salaries)

Packaging Technologist
ICB Distillers part of the Fortitude Spirits Group —Middlesbrough
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- In-person
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Manufacturing Engineer
Sterling GP Ltd —Middlesbrough
- £42,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- IT
- Welding
- Free parking
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Manufacturing Engineer - Senior
Cummins Inc. —Darlington
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Relocation assistance
Manufacturing Engineer
Hydram —Sedgefield
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- CAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule
Fuel Engineer
British Steel —Teesside
- Up to £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Welding Engineer
SeAH Wind —Middlesbrough
- £40,000 a year
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Welding
- Annual leave
Process Technician
NOVARES —Peterlee
- Maintenance
Trainee Product Industrialization Engineer
dsm-firmenich —Thirsk
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Bachelor's degree
12d
Manufacturing NPI Engineer
Filtronic —Sedgefield
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
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Manufacturing Engineer
ParalloyGroup —Middlesbrough
- Communication skills
Manufacturing Senior NPI Engineer
Filtronic —Sedgefield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Relocation assistance
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Chemical Engineer (Plant and Facilities)
Seloxium Limited —Redcar
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Process Engineer
Filtronic —Sedgefield
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Bachelor's degree
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Lead Engineer
Elis —Bishop Auckland
- Call to connect
- Management
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance programme
Production Engineer
NIFCO —Eaglescliffe
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electrical Engineering
8d
Functional Safety Consultant
TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services Ltd. —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Presentation skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Hardware Support Engineer, Amazon Robotics - Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Up to 50% travel
- Java
Project Engineer
Elevaris Medical Devices —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
Functional Safety Consultant
Risktec Solutions —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Master's degree
Packaging Development Manager
KP Snacks —Billingham
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Packaging Technologist

ICB Distillers part of the Fortitude Spirits Group -
Middlesbrough

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Procurement
Analysis skills
Project management
Food industry
Food safety
Communication skills

Full job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Packaging Technologist to lead the development, specification, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions across our beverage portfolio.

Operating within a fast-paced SME drinks manufacturing environment, this role combines packaging innovation with operational efficiency, commercial awareness, quality compliance, and sustainability focus.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions that support manufacturing performance, product integrity, and brand excellence.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Packaging Development

· Develop and maintain specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging including glass bottles, cans, closures, labels, cartons, and shrink wrap.

· Lead packaging activities for new product launches and customer-led projects.

· Evaluate and introduce new packaging materials, formats, and technologies.

· Plan and execute packaging trials and validation activities on production lines.

· Review and approve packaging artwork from a technical and compliance perspective.

Factory Trials & Line Compatibility

Coordinate and support packaging trials across bottling and canning operations.
Ensure packaging compatibility with filling, labelling, packing, and palletising equipment.
Investigate and resolve packaging-related production issues such as:
label application defects
closure torque variation
bottle/can damage
scuffing
pallet instability
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams to improve line performance and operational efficiency.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

· Work closely with packaging suppliers to obtain technical data, specifications, and samples.

· Support supplier approval and onboarding processes.

· Monitor supplier quality and performance standards.

· Provide technical expertise to Procurement during supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.

Cost Optimisation & Commercial Support

· Maintain accurate packaging specifications and cost information.

· Identify and implement cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities without compromising product quality or performance.

· Contribute to margin improvement initiatives through packaging optimisation.

Quality, Compliance & Food Safety

· Ensure all packaging complies with food safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.

· Maintain packaging technical documentation and specification databases.

· Support HACCP and wider food safety systems relating to packaging materials and processes.

· Ensure compliance with labelling legislation and relevant industry standards.

· Assist with sustainability reporting and environmental compliance requirements.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives to reduce packaging waste and material usage.
Lead projects focused on recyclability, lightweighting, and alternative sustainable materials.
Monitor packaging performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Stay informed on emerging packaging technologies, sustainability trends, and regulatory developments.

Knowledge, experience, and skills required:

· Degree or diploma in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

· 3–5 years’ experience within packaging development in food or beverage manufacturing.

· Strong technical understanding of packaging materials including glass, aluminium, and flexible films.

· Experience supporting factory trials and manufacturing operations.

· Knowledge of food safety, packaging compliance, and labelling regulations.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

· Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.

· Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, performance, and cost.

· Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desirable

· Experience within bottling and/or canning operations.

· Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and recyclable packaging solutions.

· Experience working within an SME manufacturing environment.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Application question(s):

share a brief overview of an end to end process for testing and validating a new packaging concept to ensure suitability.
share a brief over view of how you would approach a cost reduction project where product protection or brand experience was not compromised
- How do you remain current with packaging materials, regulations and sustainability trends?
Share your experience with artwork, labelling and version control
Please conform you are aware that that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

within packaging development in food industry: 3 years (required)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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