Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Entry Level Project Engineer, Packaging

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience in engineering, packaging lines, automation, manufacturing, or project execution, including academic projects or internships
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
  • Strong organization skills for managing multiple project responsibilities
  • Willingness to travel for project-related activities

Responsibilities

  • Support project execution activities from planning to start-up
  • Develop equipment designs and specifications for packaging projects
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment implementation
  • Provide engineering support for improvements using ROI methods
  • Evaluate existing operations to enhance productivity
  • Identify required tooling and equipment within timelines
  • Convert technical information into clear project documentation

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with experienced leaders and specialists
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects for leading global companies
  • Career development and growth opportunities within a large team
  • Hands-on experience in engineering and project management
  • Encouragement of applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With 

At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career. 

What You'll Do 

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting packaging equipment and automation projects from early planning through installation and start-up. You'll work closely with project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and OEMs to develop equipment solutions, coordinate procurement, and support successful project delivery. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve packaging productivity and achieve project goals while giving you hands-on experience in engineering, project management, and client service. 

  • Support project execution activities, including line layout engineering, mechanical design, estimating, equipment procurement, schedule management, budgeting, site management, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting 

  • Develop equipment designs, specifications, support systems, and bid analyses for packaging and automation projects 

  • Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and contractors to implement packaging equipment and automation solutions 

  • Provide engineering support for continuous improvement initiatives using change control and return-on-investment methods 

  • Evaluate existing packaging operations and support projects that improve productivity and deliver measurable value 

  • Identify and specify required tooling and packaging equipment within project timelines 

  • Convert technical information into clear project documentation and design deliverables 

  • Support integration of packaging automation lines and development of material handling methods 

  • Assist with vendor and contractor management throughout project execution 

  • Build client and team relationships through responsive communication and consistent project support 

What You'll Bring 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical degree 

  • Academic, co-op, internship, project, or entry-level experience related to engineering, packaging lines, automation, manufacturing, or project execution 

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD 

  • Ability to organize and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously 

  • Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Co-op or project experience with packaging lines, automation, or manufacturing applications 

  • Co-op or project experience in food, dairy, high-speed beverage or brewery, pharmaceutical, or consumer products environments 

  • Basic understanding of project management fundamentals, packaging equipment, and material handling systems 

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.


 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Company:

Design Group

About Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Design Group supports Their clients’ initiatives from conceptual planning through the implementation of production systems and facilities. Regardless of a project’s technology, scale, or complexity, their in-house Solutions Teams can provide individual engineering discipline services for large and small initiatives alike.

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