Applications Specialist (Packaging Line Solutions) page is loaded## Applications Specialist (Packaging Line Solutions)locations: Doncaster, UK: United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R020454BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.**Job Description:**Supports the technical and commercial definition of automation and integration opportunities for BW Packaging. Translates customer requirements into clearly defined concepts, layouts, and estimates that are technically feasible, commercially sound, and ready for proposal and execution.Works in close partnership with Business Development, Controls, Operations, Supply Chain, and platform partners to strengthen front-end project definition. Focuses on accuracy, clarity, and alignment so customer intent is converted into well-scoped, executable automation and integration solutions.**Key Responsibilities****Applications & Concept Development*** Translate customer specifications and operating requirements into integrated packaging and automation concepts.* Develop system concepts, layouts, and solution definitions aligned with BW Packaging platforms, standards, and delivery capabilities.* Evaluate application fit, system interfaces, and integration considerations across packaging, conveyance, controls, and OEM components.* Support technical discussions with internal teams and customers to clarify scope, assumptions, and constraints.**Layouts & Technical Definition*** Create and maintain layout drawings reflecting proposed system configurations and facility constraints.* Integrate internally developed and partner-supplied equipment into cohesive system layouts.* Ensure layouts and technical documentation accurately reflect proposed scope and operating intent.**Estimating & Proposal Support*** Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, and integration scope using established tools and methodologies.* Partner with Controls, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to validate assumptions and improve estimate accuracy.* Support proposal development through technical descriptions, scope clarity, and supporting documentation.* Maintain accurate opportunity and estimating data within approved commercial systems.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Collaborate with Business Development to support opportunity shaping and customer discussions.* Provide technical input to Operations during project handoff to support execution readiness.* Participate in internal reviews, customer design discussions, and project kickoffs as needed.**Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement*** Apply standard workflows, documentation practices, and estimating methodologies.* Identify opportunities to improve tools, templates, and data quality within Applications & Estimating.* Contribute to disciplined, clear, and continuously improving front-end execution practices.**Qualifications & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.* Strong understanding of packaging systems, automation, and integrated solutions.* Experience developing layouts, concepts, and estimates for capital equipment or automation projects.* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and standard productivity tools.* Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into structured technical and commercial inputs.* Effective communicator across technical and commercial teams.* Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.* Travel: Up to 30% – Domestic and International.#LI-MM1*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. ***Company:**BW Packaging
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