Entry Level Project Engineer, Packaging

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. through its BW Design Group is a fully integrated engineering and manufacturing technology leader that helps clients realize critical goals from strategy to commercialization.

This role focuses on supporting packaging equipment and automation projects from planning to start‑up with collaboration across clients, vendors, and OEMs. You will gain hands‑on experience in engineering, project management, and client service, driving productivity improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical or chemical engineering or related technical degree
• Academic, co-op, internship, project, or entry‑level experience related to engineering, packaging lines, automation, manufacturing, or project execution
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start‑up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

Responsibilities

• Support packaging equipment and automation projects from early planning through installation and start-up
• Work closely with project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and OEMs to develop equipment solutions
• Coordinate procurement and support successful project delivery
• Assist with vendor and contractor management throughout project execution
• Convert technical information into clear project documentation and design deliverables
• Support integration of packaging automation lines and development of material handling methods
• Build client and team relationships through responsive communication and consistent project support

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Packaging automation

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

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 With

At Design Group, you’ll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world’s leading companies. You’ll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you’ll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting packaging equipment and automation projects from early planning through installation and start-up. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and OEMs to develop equipment solutions, coordinate procurement, and support successful project delivery. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve packaging productivity and achieve project goals while giving you hands‑on experience in engineering, project management, and client service.

• Support project execution activities, including line layout engineering, mechanical design, estimating, equipment procurement, schedule management, budgeting, site management, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting
• Develop equipment designs, specifications, support systems, and bid analyses for packaging and automation projects
• Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and contractors to implement packaging equipment and automation solutions
• Provide engineering support for continuous improvement initiatives using change control and return-on-investment methods
• Evaluate existing packaging operations and support projects that improve productivity and deliver measurable value
• Identify and specify required tooling and packaging equipment within project timelines
• Convert technical information into clear project documentation and design deliverables
• Support integration of packaging automation lines and development of material handling methods
• Assist with vendor and contractor management throughout project execution
• Build client and team relationships through responsive communication and consistent project support

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical degree
• Academic, co-op, internship, project, or entry‑level experience related to engineering, packaging lines, automation, manufacturing, or project execution
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCADAbility to organize and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start‑up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions
• Co-op or project experience with packaging lines, automation, or manufacturing applications
• Co-op or project experience in food, dairy, high-speed beverage or brewery, pharmaceutical, or consumer products environments
• Basic understanding of project management fundamentals, packaging equipment, and material handling systems

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.

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.