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Barry-Wehmiller · 4 months ago

Project Engineer, Packaging

Modesto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging industry. As a Project Engineer, you will design and develop automation packaging lines, manage the mechanical design process, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with clients and vendors to improve their performance.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Design and develop automation packaging lines

Assume responsibility for all aspects of the mechanical design process including estimation, justification, budget management, scheduling, specifications, bid analysis, procurement, implementation, acquisition, installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and documentation

Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations

Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors

Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives utilizing industry standard tools and procedures

Evaluate existing packaging operations and drive projects to provide solid ROI and improve productivity

Identify and specify project tooling for packaging equipment requirements

Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Qualification

Packaging solutionsMechanical designProject engineeringCADAutomation control systemsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic thinkingCritical thinking

Required

A minimum of two years of experience in packaging solutions, mechanical design, and project engineering

An understanding of all types of packaging equipment (filling, secondary packaging, palletizing) in a range of industries and applications

Experience in writing scope of work documentation and managing contractors on-site

Strong working knowledge of CAD, SOPs and cGMPs

An understanding of packaging components and the equipment types that correlate to those components

A general understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFDs)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills

A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred

An understanding of fully integrated packaging lines

Experience in the beverage, food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or industrial engineering industries

A bachelor of science in mechanical engineering is preferred, but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on relevant experience