About Us: Design Group operates from more than 45 offices in the United States and India, providing engineering, consulting and technical services for the world’s leading companies in the food and beverage, life sciences, advanced technology, industrial and other market sectors. Our nearly 1,500 technical and engineering experts have direct industry experience in industrial automation, control system integration, facility and process engineering, architecture, construction management, regulatory compliance, enterprise technology and other consulting services.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:Who You’ll Work WithYou will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1600 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.When you join Design Group as a Sr. Project Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Kansas City Office and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.What You’ll DoYou'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
Work directly with clients as an extension of their engineering team to execute project related tasks, driving scope, schedule, & budget. Heavy focus on executing projects at the highest level.
Function as a project lead and sometimes as part of a bigger project team on packaging and equipment activities in a variety of industries (pharmaceutical, consumer, beverage, food, industrial).
Identify and troubleshoot potential or current packaging problems and support maintenance mechanics to identify and resolve problems to maintain and potentially increase productivity.
Will complete packaging line design and development to include estimation, justification, budget, schedule, design, implementation, acquisition, installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and documentation facilities and equipment compliant with local, state, federal, and international regulations.
Develop equipment design and specifications, design of equipment support systems, and bid analyses.
Lead communications with vendors (OEM’s) and contractors to implement “cutting edge” automation solutions.
Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry standard tools and procedures (Change Control, ROI, etc.)
Ability to evaluate existing packaging operations and suggest and drive projects to provide immediate ROI and improve productivity.
Identify and specify packaging equipment for projects within designated timelines.
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
What You’ll Bring
Minimum 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and project engineering.
Experience in at least one of the following industries: Beverage, Food, Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical, Industrial.
Showcase an understanding (or willingness to learn) of all types of packaging equipment (filling, secondary packaging, palletizing) in a range of industries and applications. Ideally including fully “integrated” lines.
Demonstrate daily problem-solving capabilities including strategic and critical thinking.
Must have strong interpersonal/communication skill: verbal and written.
Excellent project management skills including communication, financial management, and team leadership
Cross-functional networking and influencing ability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity.
Strong desire and aptitude to interact and build relationships with clients.
Understanding of FDA regulations and requirements surrounding documentation required is a plus.
Ability to close out projects successfully and building for the next opportunity
Have a strong history of critical problem solving “wins”
Experience in writing scope of work documentation and managing contractors on site
Strong working knowledge of applicable ACAD, SOPs and cGMPs.
Knowledge of packaging components & equipment types correlating to those components
General understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFD’s, etc.)
Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.
BS in Engineering is preferred
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Sr. Project Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.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. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.Company: Design Group
