Director of Engineering and Project Management - SP Group

About SP Group USA SP Group USA is a leading U.S. distributor of advanced packaging equipment, specializing in high-performance stick pack, sachet, pre-made pouch, flow wrapping, and related filling/sealing solutions. As the exclusive U.S. representative for Solpac Korea and through partnerships with manufacturers such as PA Line, Dyna Pack, and KIMPO BNS, we deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable packaging machinery to customers in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and related industries.

We focus on simplifying operations, minimizing waste, enabling rapid changeovers, and providing reliable support that helps our customers stay ahead. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, we are a growing, privately held company committed to premium performance and customer success.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering and Project Management to lead the technical and project delivery side of our business. This senior leadership role will oversee engineering support, machine configuration and customization, installation/commissioning coordination, project execution for customer deployments, and continuous improvement of our technical offerings and service capabilities. You will work closely with sales, suppliers (including international partners), and customers to ensure successful project outcomes, technical excellence, and high customer satisfaction.

This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment within the packaging machinery industry.

• Lead engineering activities related to packaging machine selection, configuration, customization, integration, and optimization for customer applications (stick pack, sachet, pre-made pouch, flow wrappers, scales/fillers, etc.).
• Manage end-to-end project delivery for machine sales and installations, including planning, budgeting, timelines, risk management, resource coordination, and on-time/on-budget execution.
• Coordinate with international manufacturers (e.g., Solpac Korea and other partners) on technical specifications, design reviews, modifications, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and quality assurance.
• Provide technical expertise and pre-sales engineering support to the sales team, including application analysis, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, best practices, and knowledge base for packaging equipment solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in machine performance, reliability, sustainability (waste reduction, efficiency), and service processes.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, service partners, and customers; serve as a primary technical point of contact.
• Lead or contribute to the growth of in-house technical capabilities, potential service/spare parts operations, and team development as the company scales.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards (e.g., for food, pharma, and cosmetics packaging).
• Monitor industry trends, new technologies, and competitor offerings to inform product strategy and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in engineering and/or project management within the packaging machinery, automation, or capital equipment industry (experience with form-fill-seal, stick pack, sachet, pouch, or similar flexible packaging equipment is highly desirable).
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex equipment projects from concept through…