Job SummaryPackaging 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:ResponsibilitiesDesignCreate basis of design and scope of work documentsDevelop design conceptsDevelop functional specifications for packaging linesWork with sanitary design conceptsCreate AutoCAD equipment layoutsInterpret mechanical design requirements and customer specificationsReview vendor shop drawings and discipline coordination drawingsEngineeringCreate packaging flow diagrams, material balance, packaging matrix, equipment specifications, OEE documents, speed matrix and V‑CurveDevelop budget estimatesCreate 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 workSurvey existing conditionsOn‑site construction project coordination to assist with the installation and commissioning of packaging equipmentSupervise equipment vendors and installation crewsAttend and present at client meetingsLead factory acceptance testing at vendor shopProvide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisorMust have been a part of a project team that installed a packaging system with components including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing or palletizingDepartmental growthBe part of a growing teamContinual research of packaging engineering best practicesRequired Education, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor's degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering4+ years of work experience in related fieldMust meet Travel Requirement - On‑site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 50%+ of the yearProficiency 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 have 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, food and beverage design firms, or professional engineering firms is a plusPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesTravel RequirementUp to 50%-70% travel required to visit project site and other officesBenefitsDennis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr