Project Engineer (Design Group)

About Us:

Design Group operates from more than 45 offices in the United States and India, providing engineering, consulting and technical services for the world’s leading companies in the food and beverage, life sciences, advanced technology, industrial and other market sectors. Our nearly 1,500 technical and engineering experts have direct industry experience in industrial automation, control system integration, facility and process engineering, architecture, construction management, regulatory compliance, enterprise technology and other consulting services.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Project Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the design process and installation working directly with our clients and suppliers to implement project specifications and document compliance.  Project Engineers support the entire project execution process inclusive of finances, scheduling, procurement, & site support.

Responsibilities

• Automation packaging line design and development to include estimation, justification, budget, schedule, design, implementation, acquisition, installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and documentation facilities and equipment compliant with local, state, federal, and international regulations.
• Develop equipment design and specifications, design of equipment support systems, and bid analyses.
• Lead communications with vendors (OEM’s) and contractors to implement “cutting edge” automation solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry standard tools and procedures (Change Control, ROI, etc.)
• Ability to evaluate existing packaging operations, and suggest and drive projects to provide immediate ROI and improve productivity.
• Identify and specify required tooling and/or packaging equipment for projects within designated timelines.
• Must showcase a deep understanding of all types of packaging equipment (filling, secondary packaging, palletizing) in a range of industries and applications.  Ideally including fully “integrated” lines.
• Demonstrate daily problem-solving capabilities including strategic and critical thinking.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in packaging solutions, mechanical design, and project engineering.
• Experience in the following industries strongly preferred:  Beverage, Food, Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical, Industrial.
• Experience in writing scope of work documentation and managing contractors on site.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable ACAD, SOPs and cGMPs.
• Knowledge of packaging components & equipment types correlating to those components.
• General understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFD’s, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required.
• Excellent project management skills including communication, financial management, and team leadership.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.

Education

• BS in an Engineering discipline is strongly preferred but consideration will be given based on previous work experience.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group US Inc