Project Manager – Engineering, Packaging Equipment

Barry-Wehmiller

. Lead packaging line design, integration, installation, and start-up of capital projects for food and beverage or life sciences industries .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for packaging systems, including design, integration, and installation within the food and beverage or life sciences industries. Proven ability to develop client relationships and deliver projects on time and within budget while leading teams and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperiencePackaging Systems DesignClient Relationship DevelopmentBudgeting and SchedulingContinuous Improvement Solutions

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Hard Skills

Project EstimationEquipment DesignCAD DraftingControls EngineeringEquipment ProcurementProject InstallationTroubleshootingDocumentationROI AnalysisTooling Specification

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryBeverage IndustryLife Sciences IndustryManufacturing AutomationCapital ProjectsVendor ManagementOEM CollaborationClient SolutionsProject Start-UpUtility Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead packaging line design, integration, installation, and start-up of capital projects for food and beverage or life sciences industries
Handle project estimation, justification, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, acquisition, troubleshooting, and documentation
Develop equipment designs and specifications
Design equipment support systems
Conduct bid analyses
Lead communications with vendors, OEMs, and contractors
Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives
Evaluate existing packaging operations and develop solutions to improve productivity and create immediate ROI
Identify and specify tooling and packaging equipment within project timelines
Develop, maintain, and grow client relationships
Support capital projects and implement client solutions individually and in teams
Collaborate with industry experts, technical specialists, subject matter experts, clients, vendors, and contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with packaging systems or manufacturing automation applications
Solid understanding of process systems, utility, packaging systems, drafting (CAD), controls, equipment procurement, project installation, training, and start-up
Experience delivering projects on budget and schedule
Experience managing complex scopes, client interactions, and supervising contractors
Experience in food, beverage, life sciences, household products, or personal care industries preferred
Ability to organize and execute multiple project responsibilities simultaneously
Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with clients and suppliers in engineering and operational environments
Ability to develop, maintain, and grow client relationships and new business opportunities
Willingness to travel for project requirements, installations, start-ups, meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions
Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening, and/or skills assessments
Must be eligible for employment verification through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development resources
Mentorships, including First Year Experience program
Individual Development Plans
Career Path resources and tools
Highly flexible career path
Reasonable accommodations during the interview process