?? Tring, Hertfordshire (Site-Based)
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?? £19.00 per hour (Temp Role)
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
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o Manage customer projects in line with internal processes and agreed timelines
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o Define project scope, assumptions, risks and constraints
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o Build and maintain detailed project plans and coordinate internal/external testing activities
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o Prepare and support thermal testing activities (sample preparation, set-up, execution)
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o Review and interpret test protocols and third-party lab reports
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o Produce high-quality technical documentation and final reports (GDP compliant)
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o Provide proactive updates to customers and stakeholders
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o Identify risks early and propose practical solutions
?? Key Measures of Success
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o Projects delivered on time and in full compliance with requirements
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o Accurate, audit-ready technical documentation
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o Strong communication with customers and internal teams
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o Effective prioritisation of multiple concurrent projects
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o High standards of lab organisation, sample control and housekeeping
?? Skills & Experience
Essential:
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o Strong project management and organisational skills
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o Excellent technical reading and documentation ability
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o High attention to detail and accuracy
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o Confident communicator (written and verbal)
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o Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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o Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable:
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o Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, packaging or cold chain industries
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o Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM or ISO testing standards
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o Experience with thermal packaging qualification xcswzye or distribution testing
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o Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD tool
?? About You
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o Customer-focused with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
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o Structured, methodical and highly organised
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o Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing project demands
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o Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team
?? Working Environment
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o Site-based role in Tring, Hertfordshire
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o Laboratory and technical testing environment
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o Collaborative cross-functional engineering and quality team
?? Additional Requirements
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o Strong commitment to health & safety standards
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o Compliance with quality management systems and documentation practice
?? Pay
?? £19.00 per hour (contract)