Packaging Systems Engineer / Project Manager

The Systems Engineer / Project Manager will be working alongside an experienced team to design and integrate conveyor systems for food and beverage packaging projects. Candidates must be able to professionally interact with clients and vendors while managing a diverse workload. As a healthy small business, we are looking for someone who appreciates working in a small/tight-knit atmosphere with other like-minded individuals.

Duties and Responsibilities

o Work directly with customers to define project scope and gather critical data such as product types/rates, design constraints and equipment specifications.

o Perform site audits to verify building and layout measurements and use that information to develop preliminary 2-D AutoCAD layouts.

o Work with equipment suppliers to verify machine interface and utility requirements

o Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors for equipment and services.

o Compile pricing and generate proposal documents for submittal to the customer.

o Upon receipt of an order from a customer, work with the customer and suppliers to develop a project implementation plan and schedule.

o Review vendor approval drawings.

o Generate final layout drawings and installation package.

o Manage project installation and commissioning.

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Position Requirements

o Demonstrate a solid understanding of workflow in a manufacturing environment

o Minimum 2-year technical degree in mechanical and/or controls design

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o 3-5 years of experience in the material handling industry

o Minimum 3 years 2-D AutoCAD experience

o Minimum 3 years with Word and Excel experience

o Project management experience

o Basic knowledge of electrical wiring and programming/controls

o Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills

o Travel is required, ranging from day trips to multiple days on site

o This position requires that the candidate be flexible regarding day-to-day job activities