About Us:
Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.
Job Description:
1.0 JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Design Engineer develops conveyor designs for use in high volume material handling equipment. The employee receives input from engineering team and sales, and provides design feedback, while working with cross functional teams to hand-off equipment to production and material flow teams. Candidate must have experience working in a dynamic engineering environment, must be good at multi-tasking, and real-time crisis management.
3.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The following are principal reporting requirements:
The Design Engineer reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.
4.0 KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are the Key Qualifications required:
- 5 years of design experience with electro-mechanical material handling systems.
- Skilled in the use of 3D modeling using Solidworks, AutoCAD or similar
- Hands-on approach, with technical experience in engineering, prototyping, electro-mechanical systems.
- Passion to learn about and explore modern technologies; ability to adapt quickly to a wide variety of tasks and engineering disciplines
- Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in dynamic environment
- Applied understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as related to complex electro-mechanical assemblies and plant layout
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; motivated to both teach and learn from others in a highly technical organization
- Experience working with design, development, and implementation of conveyor projects. Preference in the material handling industry.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to work several complex projects at the same time
- Strong ability in root cause failure analysis and corrective action planning
5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are principal responsibilities of the SDE:
- Provide manufacturing support by answering any technical questions; troubleshoot, fix or recommend upgrades to Systec Plant and Equipment.
- Utilizing standard design practices, design parts handling conveyors from concept through manufacturing to finished working, tested solutions
- Creation of project related designs, such as schematics, layouts, and Packing Lists
- Make recommendations to management for tooling, software, equipment, and personnel acquisitions
- Maintain a back log/work load for all employees within the Engineering Department (designers, project managers, and panel shop personnel)
- Maintain communication with management throughout lifecycle of project – weekly meetings to update status of Engineering Checklist, Manufacturing schedule and design log; recommend changes to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs
- Provide support to field service technicians
- Create packing lists for Warranty Adjustments, Parts Adjustments, Manufacturing adjustments to be approved by management
- Project Management to include coordinate and insure the timely release of packing list releases for Mechanical, Electrical, and Installation, EDR’s; updating project progression lists; updating customer folders and modifying support manual as required.
- Communicate with customer, provide operational assistance, answer questions and troubleshoot as needed
- Verify completed Engineering Design Requests (EDRs)
- Quality Control Check off on equipment
- Update project check list(s) as required
Update customer folders and modify support manual as required
Travel as required – North and South America
6.0 EDUCATION:
- Mechanical Design Experience or BS in Mechanical Engineering
7.0 VALUABLE PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Team player
- Working with cross-functional teams
- Hardware development experience
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
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AllianceBarry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
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