Steve Knowles
About Steve Knowles
Steve Knowles is a Senior Project/Manager Engineer with over 36 years of experience in the consumer products industry. He has held various engineering and management roles at companies such as PepsiCo, Constellation Brands, and Sonoco, and currently works at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Steve Knowles has been employed at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2001, serving as a Senior Project/Manager Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for managing all aspects of project planning and execution, which includes scope, schedule, and cost control. He leads design teams and oversees OEM and contractor relationships. His responsibilities also encompass system integration engineering, equipment procurement, electrical programming, site management, installation, training, and commissioning of packaging line systems.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Steve Knowles has held multiple positions at PepsiCo, including Senior Project Engineer and Senior Project Manager. His tenure at PepsiCo spanned from 2008 to 2013, during which he worked in various locations such as Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa/St. Petersburg. His roles involved managing project execution and ensuring compliance with project requirements. He worked for a total of approximately 1.5 years in different capacities within the company.
Experience at Constellation Brands / BW Design Group
From 2013 to 2016, Steve Knowles worked as an On Site Manager at Constellation Brands / BW Design Group in Nava Mexico. During this three-year period, he was responsible for overseeing project execution on-site, ensuring that all project requirements were met and that operations ran smoothly.
Background and Education
Steve Knowles studied at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from 1976 to 1982. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and project management within the consumer products industry.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 36 years of experience in the consumer products industry, Steve Knowles has developed a comprehensive skill set in project management and engineering. His career includes significant roles at companies such as Sonoco and PepsiCo, where he focused on project planning, execution, and client interfacing to ensure project success.