Lead Packaging Systems Project Manager (Food & Beverage)

BW Design Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead packaging line design, integration, and start‑up for capital projects in the food and beverage sector. You will work with a team of industry experts to deliver high‑quality solutions on schedule and within budget.

You will collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to optimize processes, manage complex scopes, and develop enduring client relationships. A background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience in packaging or process systems.
• Experience in food, beverage, household products, or personal care industries.
• Solid understanding of process systems, utility, packaging systems, CAD drafting, controls, equipment procurement, and start‑up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging line design, integration, installation and start‑up of capital projects for food and beverage industries, including estimation, budget, schedule, and documentation.
• Develop equipment design and specifications; design support systems and bid analyses.
• Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors.
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement using standard tools and procedures.
• Evaluate packaging operations and identify ROI improvements and productivity gains.
• Specify tooling and packaging equipment within project timelines.
• Develop and grow solid client relationships.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Chemical Engineering (B.S.)

Tools

CAD

Job description

BW Design Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead packaging line design, integration, and start‑up for capital projects in the food and beverage sector. You will work with a team of industry experts to deliver high‑quality solutions on schedule and within budget.

You will collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to optimize processes, manage complex scopes, and develop enduring client relationships. A background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is required.