Packaging Project Engineer for New Business Growth

Sharp Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Services is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering activities for new business development projects and strategic capital programs. This role covers design, specifications, budgeting, procurement, and implementation of equipment and technology for packaging and manufacturing in healthcare-related markets.

You will support Account Executives, act as the technical liaison to customers, and drive continuous improvement across core machines and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field) required.
• 3-7 years of experience in project engineering, capital projects, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership is required.
• Must have direct experience troubleshooting manufacturing lines, as well as the ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and execute projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office is required. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is necessary, with SolidWorks as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and development of assembly and packaging projects for new product launches and processes.
• Include technical project management, identifying customer needs, translating them into design requirements.
• Coordinate machine/equipment selection, qualification, and implementation in production environments.
• Support validation of packaging processes using knowledge of machine parameters and product design requirements.
• Provide technical solutions to improve process efficiency and product quality; support equipment repair and upgrades as needed.
• Assist Account Executives in communicating new product innovations and technical concepts to customers.
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement for engineering practices, including productivity tracking and project portfolio management.
• Interface with customers and vendors as the subject matter expert on packaging equipment.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Sharp Services is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering activities for new business development projects and strategic capital programs. This role covers design, specifications, budgeting, procurement, and implementation of equipment and technology for packaging and manufacturing in healthcare-related markets.

You will support Account Executives, act as the technical liaison to customers, and drive continuous improvement across core machines and processes.