Mechanical Packaging Engineer- Food & Beverage

Sanford Rose Associates of Madison is a recruitment firm in Food & Beverage, CPG and Agribusiness, inclusive of automation and work with OEM's that support the industry. Our Madison office website is www.sanfordrose.com/madison 

***With our client we have two current openings that are related but slightly different – one more focused than the other and requiring unique experience:

SUMMARY:

Our client is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm. They are an employer of choice, offering an attractive compensation/benefits package and a formalized professional development program.  If you are committed to making the most of your career with a progressive, values based firm, we look forward to talking with you.  EEO/AA Employers and all office locations are tobacco-free.

1.)  Mechanical Engineer -  General Packaging Automation

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·       BS Mechanical Engineering (packaging focus) or equivalent technical experience

·       10+ years of industry experience (food & beverage and/or consumer packaged goods- CPG) from bulk product handling through palletizing •Capitol project management experience

·       You must have recent experience and be comfortable presenting proposals and information to customers at all levels.

Specific familiarity with the following:

·       Liquid or solid filling and loading systems (i.e. bottle fillers, vertical and horizontal form-fill seal equipment HFFS, VFFS)

·       Individual product packaging and wrapping systems

·       Case erection equipment and case packing equipment as well as partition inserters Inspection and rejection systems to check for seal quality, fill weight/height, label placement, etc.

·       High speed palletizing, stretch wrapping systems and pallet conveyors

·       Various conveyor types and appropriate applications for handling specific types of materials (i.e. open product, wrapped product, cased, pallets, etc.)

·       Ancillary packaging line equipment such as bulk glue delivery systems, balers, container and case coders

·       Understanding of balanced line flow for packaging systems

·       Familiarity with sanitary design standards for food packaging systems

Preferred Qualifications:

•15+ years of industry relevant experience

•PE registration or ability to obtain

•Formal project management certification

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting site surveys to evaluate existing client conditions

Performing field data gathering and documentation in order to develop capital project submittals.

Perform existing packaging system line audits, analyze results, develop recommendations for improvements, prepare reports, and submit all required documentation to your customer.

Prepare detailed engineering calculations, construction cost estimates, design package handling systems, review project drawings and submittals, and coordinate project work with vendors and equipment suppliers.

Equipment inspection, check-out and acceptance testing at vendor facilities and field installation support to include; performing equipment commissioning and providing equipment start-up support are a regular function of this role.

Present proposals and /or project information to clients at all levels.

Coach and Mentor other engineers and designers

Travel is expected and will be regularly required. Anticipate 50%

2.)  Mechanical Engineer – High Speed Beverage Packaging / Container Handling

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Mechanical Engineering (packaging focus) or related
• 10 – 15 years high speed container handling / packaging automation experience.
• Full Line beverage equipment expertise from De-palletize through Stretch Wrap.  1000 - 2000 units per minute
• Conveyor / material handling systems to handle empty and full containers and cases at the filling rates noted above
• Material delivery systems including pallet conveyor and lift tables to packers
• Ancillary packaging line equipment such as bulk glue delivery systems, balers, container and case coders, container dryers
• Understanding of balanced line flow for beverage lines

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packaging Team Leadership role, but no direct reports
• Travel as required for OEM visits, equipment installations and start-ups
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing conditions
• Prepare engineering calculations and construction cost estimates
• Design package handling systems
• Review project drawings and submittals
• Coordinate project work with applicable vendors and equipment suppliers
• Inspect and test installed systems
• Regularly present proposals/information to clients
• Experience leading projects
• Coach and mentor engineers and designers