Entry Level Packaging Systems Design Engineer

Job Summary

About the role

Dennis Group is a design build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities. Our packaging engineers are involved with defining packaging equipment project requirements, estimating packaging equipment costs, creating packaging flow diagrams, providing onsite construction support, and start-up and commissioning of the packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications for packaging lines
• Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
• Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
• On-site construction project coordination and management
• Machine and process design
• Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
• Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
• Surveying existing conditions
• Creating packaging flow diagrams
• Creating material balance
• Creating packaging matrix
• Creating equipment lists
• Aiding with equipment bid packages
• Understanding size and placement of control/electrical panels
• Creating design basis documents and scopes of work
• Producing basis of design documentation
• Preparing and advising in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
• Aiding in process simulation
• Providing construction site support
• Observing rough-in construction compliance and plans, specs, and details (install support team member)
• Aiding in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
• Developing AutoCAD equipment layouts

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• Required Experience: 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in scope, layout, install, and commissioning of packaging equipment lines
• Skills and Experience: Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and familiarity with AutoCAD; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude; Strong problem solving, organizing, and time management skills

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Travel Requirement: 50%+ travel required to visit project sites and other offices

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.