Packaging Engineer III

Gray Architects & Engineers•Lexington, KY

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gray AES is looking for a Packaging Engineer III to join their team. This role supports and/or leads the design, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing lines focused on packaging operations for consumer products. Gray AES is part of Gray, a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Gray AES offers architecture, engineering, and automation services globally, with multidisciplinary teams working to provide customized solutions. The company emphasizes a strong spirit of people, passion, commitment, and a great team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, industrial, or packaging systems engineering (emphasis on packaging systems preferred).
5+ years of demonstrated professional work experience in a Packaging Equipment Systems Engineering or related field.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, for coordination across project disciplines, development of engineering deliverables, and presentation of project materials.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Experience in large capital project engineering/management, specifically in detailed packaging system design, preferably related to food and beverage processing lines or related transferable expertise.
Ability to perform in a highly collaborative, cohesive team environment.
Ability to independently evaluate existing processing operations and suggest and drive solutions that provide ROI and improve productivity.
Ability to perform engineering tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and conflicting priorities, with minimal oversight.
Ability to generate independent thought, provide alternatives to improve efficiency.
Ability to generate entire estimates for specific tasks and can also generate a small proposal within their area of expertise.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with professional engineering service providers and/or manufacturing in food and beverage, life sciences, CPG, Pharmaceuticals or other related fields.
Advanced excel skills.
2D CAD experience.
Advanced understanding of automation control systems (PLC, HMI, VFD’s, etc.).

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the packaging team on complex, fully integrated projects of different sizes, including FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning Support phases.
Support the technical lead on all aspects of packaging systems design and integration development, including line and equipment speed analysis, pack out matrix, block flow and general arrangement layout drawings, equipment lists, utility demand matrices, and procurement specifications/approvals.
Perform engineering tasks independently, requiring minimal oversight from senior engineers.
Prepare equipment lists and data sheets, block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs as needed.
Work under pressure and conflicting priorities with minimal oversight.
Generate independent thought and provide alternatives to improve efficiency.
Lead the development of the scope of work.
Generate entire estimates for specific tasks and small proposals within their area of expertise.
Actively support sales/BD initiatives.
Develop written sequence of operation narratives for equipment, systems, and process controls.
Assist in preparing vendor and contractor bid and construction packages for project equipment, components, and installations, as well as bid analysis.
Travel regularly for project-related activities, annual company meetings, and training, with overall average travel expectations ranging from 20% to 40%.