Principal Engineer - Packaging
Working for Lorien Engineering, an industry leader, you will have exposure to projects for some of the largest manufacturing companies in the world.
We provide engineering design, project management, technical consulting and safety compliance services to clients across the Food, Drink (including Brewing), Life Sciences, Advanced Technology and Sustainable Energy & Waste sectors.
About The Role
As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering innovative packaging solutions and projects, taking a lead role in overseeing the implementation of state-of –the-art packaging equipment and technology, innovative engineering projects ensuring they meet client expectations within agreed quality, budget and timescales.
What will you do?
Carry out design and feasibility studies to meet client’s capex plans
Prepare comprehensive engineering specifications and technical documentation
Ensure each projects are implemented and delivered from initial conception through to installation, commissioning and final handover
Manage project profitability, control of capital expenditure
Deliver on agreed project objectives within budget and to a set deadline
Responsibility for equipment supplier selection, expediting equipment, pre-delivery inspection and overall accountability for site management and co-ordination of suppliers during the installation & commissioning phases of the project
Carry out performance audits and testing of plant and equipment
Compile & issue final documentation and reporting
Ensure compliance with legislation including CDM, Machinery Directive & PUWER
Do you have?
A degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering), although candidates with HNC or above together with relevant experience will also be considered
Previous system design & project delivery experience from within the FMCG (brewing/food/drink/pharmaceutical) industry, advanced and renewable technologies
Knowledge or experience within inventory management, warehouse & distribution solutions
Experience in Early Equipment Management, Lean or Six Sigma tools and principles would be a distinct advantage, although not essential
IT literate with experience of MS Project and AutoCAD
Strong communication & interpersonal skills required
Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status
Flexibility to travel internationally, as and when required
Driving Licence & car owner (essential)
