Packaging Engineer

1 month ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Dennis Group for New Grads, Co-Ops & Internships Full time
Job Title: Packaging Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Packaging Engineer to join our team at Dennis Group for New Grads, Co-Ops & Internships. As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing packaging systems for our food and beverage industry clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop design concepts, estimates, and functional specifications for packaging lines
  • Interpret mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are met in the design of the packaging system
  • Specify, purchase, install, and commission packaging equipment
  • Coordinate and manage on-site construction projects
  • Design machines and processes
  • Prepare machine testing requirements and procedures
  • Prepare equipment specifications, purchase documentation, and equipment/facility layouts
  • Survey existing conditions
  • Create packaging flow diagrams
  • Create material balances
  • Create packaging matrices
  • Create equipment lists
  • Assist with equipment bid packages
  • Understand size and placement of control/electrical panels
  • Create design basis documents and scopes of work
  • Produce basis of design documentation
  • Prepare and advise on 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
  • Assist in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
  • Develop AutoCAD equipment layouts
  • Research packaging engineering best practices
  • Support talent growth within our organization
Requirements:
  • Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
  • GPA: 3.0 or above
  • Willing to travel to project sites, potentially up to 50%
  • Familiarity with process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus
  • Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude
  • Strong problem-solving, organizing, and time management skills
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing and packaging design principles, including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing, and palletizing
  • Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures
  • Machine and process design
  • Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
  • Preparation of equipment specifications, purchase documentation, and equipment/facility layouts
  • Bonus points for:
    • Understanding of sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
    • Process simulation experience
    • Past process experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments
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:
  • Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites and other offices

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans. Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.



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