Junior Packaging Engineer

Dennis Group Brazil; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is on the lookout for talented Packaging Systems Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with experts in process, controls, and building systems to design and implement cutting-edge packaging solutions for the food and beverage sector. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative design concepts, manage project installations, and ensure that all mechanical specifications are met. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Open Vacation Policy

Bonus

Profit Sharing

Retirement Benefit Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience in packaging and food industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and specifications for packaging systems.
• Coordinate and manage on-site construction projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Packaging Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Job

We are seeking Packaging Systems Engineers to support our growing packaging group. In this role, you will work closely with our process, controls, and building system professionals to scope, layout, install, and commission packaging lines for our food and beverage industry clients. Typical responsibilities for this role include:

• Developing design concepts, estimates, and functional specifications
• Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system
• Specification, purchase, installation, and commissioning of packaging equipment
• On-site construction project coordination and management

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience working for professional services, packaging, and food and beverage firms is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and familiarity with AutoCAD
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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
  • Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment/facility layout
• Bonus points for:
  • An understanding of sanitary design and warehouse design and layout
  • Process simulation experience

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do; it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and other retirement benefit plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.