Packaging Systems Design Engineer II

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Create basis of design and scope of work documents
• Develop design concepts
• Develop functional specifications for packaging lines
• Work with sanitary design concepts
• Create AutoCAD equipment layouts
• Interpret mechanical design requirements and customer specifications
• Review vendor shop drawings and discipline coordination drawings
• Create packaging flow diagrams, material balance, packaging matrix, equipment specifications, OEE documents, speed matrix and V- Curve
• Create and follow up with equipment bid packages
• Create and maintain delivery and installation schedule
• Understand size and placement of support equipment
• Provide expertise in manufacturing and packaging design principles
• Design systems including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
• Aid in process simulation
• Develop project specific procurement documents for packaging equipment
• Aid in machine and process design
• Prepare machine testing requirements and procedures
• Attend and present at client meetings
• Lead factory acceptance testing at vendors shop
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• 4+ years of work experience in related field
• Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 50%+ of the year
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and 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
• Experience working for food and beverage manufacturing, food and beverage design firms, or professional engineering firms is a plus

Skills And Experience

• Experience in project definition, equipment design/layout, process design, equipment design, machine testing procedures, installation and commissioning of equipment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers 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.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.