Entry Level Packaging Systems Design Engineer May 2026 Start

Job Summary

Packaging Engineers work closely with our process, controls, and building system engineers to scope, layout, install, and commission packaging equipment lines for our food and beverage industry clients. Dennis Group is a design build engineering firm and general contractor that designs and builds food and beverage processing facilities. As such, our packaging engineers are involved with defining packaging equipment project requirements, estimating packaging equipment costs, creating packaging flow diagrams, providing onsite construction support, and start-up and commissioning of the packaging equipment. As a packaging engineer, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

Responsibilities

Developing design concepts, estimates and functional specifications for packaging lines

Interpreting mechanical design requirements and customer specifications to ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the packaging system

Specification, purchase, installation and commissioning of packaging equipment

On-site construction project coordination and management

Machine and process design

Preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures

Preparation of equipment specification, purchase documentation as well as equipment / facility layout

Surveying existing conditions

Creating packaging flow diagrams

Creating material balance

Creating packaging matrix

Creating equipment lists

Assisting with equipment bid packages

Understanding size and placement of control / electrical panels

Creating design basis documents and scopes of work

Producing basis of design documentation

Preparation and advisement in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing

Assisting in process simulation

Providing construction site support

Observing rough-in construction compliance and plans, specs, and details (install support team member)

Assisting in sanitary design and warehouse design and layout

Developing AutoCAD equipment layouts

0-3 years of work experience or schooling in preparation of machine testing requirements and procedures

0-3 years of work experience or schooling in manufacturing and packaging design principles including conveyance, wrapping, bagging, cartoning, filling, bottling, case packing and palletizing

0-3 years of work experience or schooling in machine and process design

Researching packaging engineering best practices

Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

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

0-3 years of work experience or schooling in scope, layout, install, and commissioning of packaging equipment lines.

Experience working for professional services, packaging, and food and beverage firms is a plus.

Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and familiarity with AutoCAD

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Intellectual curiosity and a positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude

Strong problem solving, organizing, and time management skills

Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50% of the year

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.