JobDescription: SeniorPackaging Development Engineer -Global 12Months Fixed Term Contract
Location:Slough + Hybrid Working
Salary: £58,000-£61,000+ Bonus + Benefits
Join our Global Packaging team as aSenior Engineer, responsible for designing and developinginnovative and sustainable packaging solutions for the MarsSnacking portfolio. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teamsto take packaging concepts from ideation to finished goods, drivinginnovation and accelerating growth. You will have the ability towork independently, lead teams, and deliver global projects thatdrive product quality, efficiency, and consumer safety. If you'repassionate about packaging innovation and sustainability, and candrive impactful results, this role is foryou.
What are welookingfor? - Experiencein working in packaging development engineering, including 1stwraps and overwraps, cartons, and cases.
- Experience of working in crossfunctional teams.
- Able to be flexible and agileto changing business priorities
- Able to setpriorities and demonstrate project managementskills.
- Ideally experience in working withmodel andsimulations.
Whatwill be your keyresponsibilities? - Design,develop, and translate innovative packaging concepts, ensuringalignment with global consumer insights, business strategy, andquality standards.
- Lead and execute packagingdevelopment programs, bringing projects to commercialization whilemeeting timelines and cost objectives.
- Createpackaging specifications to meet brand Key Quality Attributes(KQAs) and ensure risk management, customer, and supply chainrequirements are met.
- Collaborate withcross-functional teams and global/regional packaging teams todeliver innovative solutions and develop requiredtechnologies.
- Manage high-profile projects,drive consumer research, and identify opportunities for costsavings, quality improvements, and new packagingideas.
- In the first 3 months you will start tounderstand the business/stakeholders/projects etc. In 6 months, youwill be supporting the projects and helping move themalong.
Whatcan you expect fromMars? - Work with diverse andtalented Associates, all guided by the FivePrinciples.
- Join a purpose driven company,where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow,today.
- Best-in-class learning and developmentsupport from day one, including access to our in-house MarsUniversity.
- An industry competitive salary andbenefits package, including companybonus.
- Access Rover, Mars UK's new hub forRewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback,exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall tocelebrate colleagues'achievements.
Marsis committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonableadjustments for individuals with disabilities, long term healthconditions or are neurodiverse during the application andrecruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, completeour Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
Marsis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or anaccommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as aresult of such a request.
