Posted: 2 June
The role
Project Engineer
Tring, Hertfordshire
£19.00 per hour
Are you a technically minded Project Engineer looking to take ownership of innovative packaging and thermal testing projects within a highly regulated, quality-driven environment?
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist organisation within packaging qualification and cold chain testing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on end-to-end customer projects, combining project management, technical analysis, and hands-on laboratory testing.
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you will act as the primary technical contact for customer packaging development and thermal testing projects.
You will manage projects from initial scope through to final reporting, ensuring all work is delivered on time, accurately, and in line with strict quality and documentation standards.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will be actively involved in both planning and laboratory/test execution activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage customer projects in line with internal processes and agreed timelines
Define project scope, assumptions, risks and constraints
Build and maintain detailed project plans and coordinate internal/external testing activities
Prepare and support thermal testing activities (sample preparation, set-up, execution)
Review and interpret test protocols and third-party lab reports
Produce high-quality technical documentation and final reports (GDP compliant)
Provide proactive updates to customers and stakeholders
Identify risks early and propose practical solutions
Key Measures of Success
Projects delivered on time and in full compliance with requirements
Accurate, audit-ready technical documentation
Strong communication with customers and internal teams
Effective prioritisation of multiple concurrent projects
High standards of lab organisation, sample control and housekeeping
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent technical reading and documentation ability
High attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator (written and verbal)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable:
Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, packaging or cold chain industries
Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM or ISO testing standards
Experience with thermal packaging qualification or distribution testing
Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD tools
About You
Customer-focused with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
Structured, methodical and highly organised
Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing project demands
Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team
Working Environment
Site-based role in Tring, Hertfordshire
Laboratory and technical testing environment
Collaborative cross-functional engineering and quality team
⚠️ Additional Requirements
Strong commitment to health & safety standards
Compliance with quality management systems and documentation practices
