Dennis Group Carlsbad , CA 92008
Posted 4 days ago
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 build 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
Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications for packaging lines
Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment
On-site construction project coordination and management
Machine and process design
Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout
Survey existing conditions
Create packaging flow diagrams
Create material balance
Create packaging matrix
Create equipment list
Assist with equipment bid package
Understand size and placement of control/electrical panels
Create design basis document and scope of work
Produce basis of design documentation
Preparation and advise in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
Assist in process simulation
Provide construction site support
Observe rough-in construction compliance and plans, specs, and details (install support team member)
Assist in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
Develop AutoCAD equipment layouts
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in manufacturing and packaging systems design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in machine and process design
Researching packaging engineering best practices
Supporting talent growth within our organization
Required Education Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in scope, layout, install, and commission packaging equipment lines.
Experience working for professional services, packaging, and food and beverage firms is a plus.
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and familiarity with 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
Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 50% to 75% of the year
Physical 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
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.
JOB CODE: 1001873
Dennis Group