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 

Qualifications 

• 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 AutoCAD 

• Ability 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 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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