Packaging And Logistics Engineer

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD's Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support functions.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines and currently have this opportunity available.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the MP&L (Materials, Planning, and Logistics) function to optimise the movement, storage, and protection of materials for Boxer MIV and Bridge systems. The role support the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology, developing documented packaging solutions for inbound materials and products, and ensuring efficient internal movement of material across the site. The engineer will spearhead lean principles to reduce waste, maintain accurate engineering and logistics documentation, and deliver ongoing cost savings

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and maintain the PFEP database. Develop, test, and implement packaging solutions for inbound materials, subassemblies, finished goods, and internal material flow. Scope and introduce stillages to improve space utilisation and part protection.

• Work closely with MP&L teams to ensure safe, efficient packaging and transport solutions across the supply chain.

• Identify, design, and implement internal and external returnable packaging loops that support operational efficiency and commercial value.

• Standardise packaging formats and suppliers to reduce complexity, improve consistency, and unlock cost savings.

• Configure and optimise Kanban levels, storage locations, labelling standards, and lot sizes to support smooth and reliable material flow.

• Manage packaging inventory to ensure availability for production while minimising floorspace usage and overheads.

• Track packaging and logistics KPIs to identify bottlenecks, highlight risks, and drive continuous improvement.

• Act as the packaging and material flow focal point within AIT. Work with colleagues in Germany to align standards and embed shared best practice at KNDS Stockport.

• Lead structured problem solving and improvement activities during rampup and steady state production. Reduce logistics waste, optimise shopfloor footprints, and shape lineside presentation standards.

• Provide early stage input to engineering and product development to ensure components are designed for safe transport, efficient unpacking, and optimal storage while meeting quality, environmental, and cost targets.

• Create and maintain SOPs, material flow diagrams, and packaging specifications. Ensure BOM and ERP data is accurate and up to date.

Candidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience:

• Ideally educated to Bachelor level or equivalent in a Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Logistics Engineering discipline, OR an HND / Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship with equivalent industrial experience.

• Technical skillset developed in complex manufacturing or heavy engineering environments.

• Proven track record of developing inbound/outbound packaging solutions, managing packaging suppliers, and optimizing internal material flow strategies.

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