Project Manager; Machine Safety

When you join Design Group as a Project Manager
, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. You will work with industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems, delivering high‑quality solutions with consistency and accuracy.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for leading the design, integration, installation, and start‑up of packaging lines for food and beverage industries. You will provide engineering leadership and a solid understanding of process, utilities, packaging systems, drafting (CAD), controls, equipment procurement, installation, training, and start‑up. Qualified candidates will have a proven track record delivering projects on budget and schedule, managing complex scopes, supervising contractors, and identifying new business opportunities.

The vision for this role is to support machine safety projects across all markets that Design Group supports. Our Machine Safety Program delivers a complete solution for clients, including risk assessments, safety specifications, detailed safety design, hardware procurement, circuit verification, mechanical guarding, implementation, contractor management, project management, and safety validation.

• Be accountable for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, site management and installation support.
• Define the required scope of supply for machine safety compliance and implement safety life cycle solutions from risk assessments through installation and safety validation.
• Lead the packaging line design, integration, installation and start‑up of capital projects, including estimation, justification, budget, schedule, design, implementation, acquisition, installation, start‑up, troubleshooting and documentation.
• Develop equipment design and specifications, design of equipment support systems, and bid analyses.
• Lead communications with vendors (OEMs) and contractors to implement cutting‑edge automation solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions for continuous improvement objectives using industry‑standard tools and procedures (Change Control, ROI, etc).
• Evaluate existing packaging operations and suggest projects to provide immediate ROI and improve productivity.
• Identify and specify required tooling and/or packaging equipment for projects within designated timelines.
• Develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum 7 years of project engineering/management experience with packaging systems and/or manufacturing automation applications.
• Experience in the food, beverage, household products or personal care industries strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting and/or implementing machine safety solutions strongly preferred; certifications such as CMSE® or FS Technician/Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) are a plus.
• Excellent engineering and leadership skills with the ability to simultaneously organize and execute multiple project responsibilities.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in both engineering and operational environments with clients and suppliers.
• Ability to develop, maintain and grow solid client relationships.
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary for project requirements, including installation, start‑up activities, client meetings and industry events.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. As a Project Manager, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorship programs, including our First‑Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans and Career Path resources.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Project Manager but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.