Lead Packaging Systems Engineer

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At Foth, we are dedicated to providing innovative engineering solutions that drive success for our clients. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industry to join our team. In this role, you will lead and support the mechanical design efforts on paper converting and packaging systems projects, ensuring the execution of capital projects within defined scopes, costs, and schedules. Your expertise will be crucial in developing concepts, preparing detailed design packages, and interfacing with clients and vendors. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to consider Foth!

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support the mechanical design effort on converting and packaging line projects.
• Execute capital projects within scopes, costs, and schedules.
• Develop concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost for engineering proposals.
• Prepare systems analysis and conceptual designs, layouts, specify equipment, and prepare detailed design packages for bid and installation on converting and packaging projects.
• Delegate design work and hold team members accountable.
• Perform QAQC of design packages.
• Interface with clients and vendors on regular basis.
• Work as part of a collaborative project team.
• Work in a manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required for project work.
• Solicit and review equipment bids.
• Lead design reviews, internally and with client.
• Provide startup support and troubleshooting on installed systems.
• Travel to other Foth offices or client locations will be regularly required (anticipate 25-35% annually).
• Coach and mentor other engineers and designers is expected.

Required Qualifications

• BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of industry-relevant experience in engineering of consumer products.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with integration systems and systems engineering in consumer towel and tissue products and/or paper converting/packaging systems, to include experience developing system concepts, executing final system designs, and developing written line operations strategies.
• Conveyor application experience
• Knowledge of Web Handling (unwind, rewind, cutting, printing) – towel and tissue
• Analyzing and designing utilities to support converting systems.
• AutoCAD
• 3D design software.
• Simulation software (FlexSim, Plant Simulation)
• Autodesk Navisworks, ReCap
• Understanding of balanced line flow for converting and packaging systems.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

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