Packaging Engineer

Overview

SSOE is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to support our Food and Consumer Products (FCP) business unit. The successful candidate will work directly with clients and our process group to develop the scope, specifications, layouts and commission new and modified packaging lines for our clients. Duties include:

• Preparing documents for developing the scope, specifications and layout for new packaging equipment
• Project engineering (scoping, estimating, status reporting), developing man-hour estimates and design cost estimates
• Interfacing with client for business development (proposal preparation & presentation)
• Some travel required (domestic)
  
  

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems, practices, and methods and may create and refine unique design solutions. In the case of a licensed staff member, acting as a lead project engineer, this includes but is not limited to, the stamping/sealing of one's drawings/documents as well as drawings/documents done as the professional in "responsible charge" as defined by the applicable statute of jurisdiction.
• Represents the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a medium to large engineering project or a number of smaller complex projects with overall responsibility for budget adherence, schedule adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
• Responsible for acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction.
• May serve in chosen discipline as a staff advisor or consultant in the role of technical specialist requiring highly, specialized knowledge and skills, and the use of advanced techniques.
• Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and/or unusual problems and developments.
• May supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers working on the same assigned project.
• Defines project scope of work and organizes manageable tasks.
• Provides supervisor and project manager with scope of work change warnings.
• Maintains continuing professional education in discipline.
• Takes part in client contact and business development activities.
• Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction.
• Travel required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging or Manufacturing), which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
• PE, or PE-tracked preferred.
• Minimum Five (5) years experience in the packaging industry required, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Understanding of packaging layout, design and equipment, included, but not limited to: cartoners, palletizers, case packing, wrapping, filling and bottling, etc.
• Excellent oral and written skills. Proficient in MS Office and familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD programs
• Must have good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 30% required. May be waived for international assignments.
• Salary Range: $90,000-$125,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays
  
  

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, Our Growth Trajectory Allows Us To Offer The Opportunities Normally Associated With a Large Firm While Embracing The Collaborative And Supportive Culture Often Found In Smaller Firms. As a Member Of The SSOE Team, You Will Work On Exciting And Diverse Projects For Fortune 100 Clients Around The Globe, Supported By The Best Technology For The Task At Hand. You Will Experience Our Employee-centric Culture That Strives To Offer a Healthy Balance, Flexible Working Arrangements, Direct Access To Leadership At All Levels, And a Mindset Of Continuous Learning. Once You Experience The SSOE Difference, You’ll Understand The Why Behind Our Metrics

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.