Design Engineer - Packaging Mechanical

Haskell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell is seeking a Design Engineer in Atlanta, GA, responsible for ensuring the packaging mechanical portion of projects is technically sound, on schedule, and within budget. You will develop design calculations and manage project work while collaborating with vendors and supporting team development.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and preferably holds an Engineer in Training (EiT/FE) certification. This role requires up to 50% travel and emphasizes sustainable professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree required, preferably from NCARB or ABET accredited curriculum.
• Engineer in Training (EiT/FE) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging solutions using experience and industry knowledge.
• Prepare design calculations and specifications.
• Assist with project scheduling and budget tracking.
• Support team development and collaboration.

Skills

Packaging Systems Knowledge

Design Calculations

Project Coordination

Technical Skills Development

Budget Awareness

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Engineer in Training (EiT/FE) Certification

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Design Engineer supports efforts to ensure that the packaging mechanical portion of the project is technically sound, on schedule and within cost. Develops necessary technical skills, professional presence, and project experiences to be able to work independently on some aspects of projects as assigned. Manages assigned project work as directed by supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Packaging Systems Knowledge
  • Develops solutions for packaging challenges using experience and industry knowledge
  • Stays current on packaging equipment and trends
  • Assists with planning and coordination of packaging line design, operations, and equipment selection
• Design
  • Prepares accurate design calculations and specifications
  • Develops line designs, equipment specs, RFQs, and bid packages
  • Supports bid reviews and CAD layout development
  • Applies CAD standards and best practices
• Equipment & System Integration
  • Reviews vendor proposals and evaluates system options
  • Identifies cost-saving/value improvement opportunities
  • Collaborates on system sequencing and controls
  • Helps plan and execute factory testing (FAT)
• Construction Support
  • Assists with site testing (SAT), drawing updates, and field issue resolution
  • Reviews shop drawings and supports inspections, reports, and RFIs
• Project Coordination
  • Supports schedule and budget tracking
  • Coordinates with vendors from design through project closeout
• Budget Awareness
  • Designs within budget and flags scope changes
• Professional Development
  • Actively builds technical skills
• Team Contribution
  • Supports team development and collaboration
• Travel
  • Up to 50%

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree required. Degree from accredited curriculum (NCARB or ABET) preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EiT/FE) Certification preferred

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.