Senior Packaging Systems Engineer – Food & Beverage

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group in Springfield, MA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, lay out, install, and commission packaging lines for food and beverage clients. You will develop design concepts, create specifications, and lead on-site coordination from definition to commissioning.

The role requires 8–11 years in packaging projects, a bachelor’s in engineering, strong communication, and travel 50–70% annually to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• 8–11 years of work experience in related field.
• Experience with large packaging projects from definition to commissioning.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or related firms is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Design basis of design and scope of work documents.
• Develop design concepts and functional specifications for packaging lines.
• Create packaging flow diagrams, material balance, packaging matrix, and equipment specifications.
• Lead on-site construction coordination; manage installation and commissioning of packaging equipment.
• Lead a project team and coordinate with vendors and client meetings.
• Develop and maintain delivery and installation schedules; prepare procurement documents.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, packaging, industrial, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Dennis Group in Springfield, MA is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design, lay out, install, and commission packaging lines for food and beverage clients. You will develop design concepts, create specifications, and lead on-site coordination from definition to commissioning.

The role requires 8–11 years in packaging projects, a bachelor’s in engineering, strong communication, and travel 50–70% annually to project sites.