Packaging Systems Design Engineer III

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 for liquid, powder, and shaped products
• Create AutoCAD equipment layouts
• Interpret mechanical design requirements and customer specifications
• Review and approve vendor shop drawings and discipline coordination drawings
• Manage multiple projects
• 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
• Site work:
• Survey existing conditions
• On-site construction project coordination
• Manage installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
• Manage equipment vendors and installation crews
• Lead and/or participate in presentations at client meetings
• Lead factory acceptance testing at vendors shop
• Lead a team including coaching and mentoring of employees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• 8-11 years of work experience in related field
• Multiple large project experience in project definition, equipment design/layout, process design, equipment design, machine testing procedures, installation and commissioning of equipment
• Experience working for food and beverage manufacturing or food and beverage design firms is required
• 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

Skills And Experience

• Must have led a project team that installed a packaging system with components including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing or palletizing

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.