Packaging Engineer III

Responsibilities

Support and/or lead the design, installation and commissioning of manufacturing lines focused on the packaging operations of consumer products.

Support the technical lead on all aspects of packaging systems design and integration development including line and equipment speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and general arrangement layout drawings, equipment lists, utility demand matrices, procurement specifications/approvals.

Prepare equipment lists and data sheets, block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams and P&IDs as needed.

Develop written sequence of operation narratives for equipment, systems, and process controls.

Absorb and support sales / BD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, industrial or packaging systems engineering. An emphasis on packaging systems is preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated professional work experience in a Packaging Equipment Systems Engineering or related field of work.
• Work experience with professional engineering service providers and/or manufacturing in food and beverage, life sciences, CPG, Pharmaceuticals or other related fields is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are required to support proactive coordination across all project disciplines.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Advanced excel skills are a plus.
• 2D CAD experience is a plus.
• Experience in large capital project engineering/management, specifically in detailed packaging system design, preferably related to food and beverage processing lines or related transferable expertise.
• Advanced understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFD’s, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to perform in a highly collaborative, cohesive team environment, with Gray AES, other teams in the Gray family of companies, or other external partner companies.
• Ability to “independently” evaluate existing processing operations and suggest and drive solutions that provide ROI and improve productivity.
• Ability to perform engineering tasks independently with minimal supervision.