Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Packaging Engineers work closely with our process, controls, and building system engineers to scope, layout, install, and commission packaging equipment lines for our food and beverage industry clients. Dennis Group is a design build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities. As such, 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 the packaging equipment. As a Packaging Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :
Responsibilities
Create basis of design and scope of work documents
Develop design conceptsDevelop functional specifications for packaging linesWork with sanitary design concepts for liquid, powder, and shaped productsCreate AutoCAD equipment layoutsInterpret mechanical design requirements and customer specificationsReview and approve vendor shop drawings and discipline coordination drawingsEngineering :Be a subject matter expert in at least one packaging area
Manage multiple projectsCreate packaging flow diagrams, material balance, packaging matrix, equipment specifications, OEE documents, speed matrix and V- CurveDevelop project budgetsCreate and follow up with equipment bid packagesDevelop and maintain delivery and installation scheduleUnderstand size and placement of support equipmentProvide expertise in manufacturing and packaging design principlesDesign systems including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizingAssist in process simulationDevelop project specific procurement documents for packaging equipmentAssist with machine and process designPreparation of machine testing requirements and proceduresSite work :Survey existing conditions
On-site construction project coordinationManage installation and commissioning of packaging equipmentManage equipment vendors and installation crewsLead and / or participate in presentations at client meetingsLead factory acceptance testing at vendors shopLead a team including coaching and mentoring of employeesBe the client contact and lead engineer on multiple projectsMust have led a project team that installed a packaging system with components including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing or palletizingDepartmental growth :Continual research of packaging engineering best practicesRequired Education Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering8-11 years of work experience in related fieldMust have multiple large project experience in project definition, equipment design / layout, process design, equipment design, machine testing procedures, installation and commissioning of equipmentExperience working for food and beverage manufacturing or food and beverage design firms is required.Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCADExcellent oral and written communication skillsIntellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitudeStrong problem solving, organizing, and time management skillsMust meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50% of the yearPhysical 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
Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.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.
