Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industrial
The Foth Companies
Lead mechanical design for paper converting and packaging systems, managing projects and teams.
9d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cincinnati, OH
Office Full-Time
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental engineering
Infrastructure solutions
Production solutions
Water supply management
Wastewater treatment
Environmental compliance
Health and safety
Process systems
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Coastal and Waterfront Engineering and Dredging
Construction Services
Design-Build / Alternative Project Delivery
Distribution and Logistics Systems
Engineering for Product Manufacturing
Environmental and Regulatory Services
Geospatial and Geophysical
Role
What you would be doing
project execution
system design
mechanical design
qaqc
client interface
startup support
- Execute capital projects within scopes, costs, and schedules.
- Work as part of a collaborative project team.
- Prepare systems analysis and conceptual designs, layouts, specify equipment, and prepare detailed design packages for bid and installation on converting and packaging projects.
- Develop concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost for engineering proposals.
- Perform QAQC of design packages.
- Interface with clients and vendors on regular basis.
- Provide startup support and troubleshooting on installed systems.
- Solicit and review equipment bids.
- Analyzing and designing utilities to support converting systems.
- Lead design reviews, internally and with client.
- Coach and mentor other engineers and designers is expected.
- Lead and support the mechanical design effort on converting and packaging line projects.
- Delegate design work and hold team members accountable.
- Work in a manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required for project work.
What you bring
bs mechanical
navisworks
flexsim
conveyor
web handling
15+ years
- BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Conveyor application experience
- Knowledge of Web Handling (unwind, rewind, cutting, printing) – towel and tissue
- Understanding of balanced line flow for converting and packaging systems.
- 3D design software.
- Autodesk Navisworks, ReCap
- Travel to other Foth offices or client locations will be regularly required (anticipate 25-35% annually).
- 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.
- Simulation software (FlexSim, Plant Simulation)
- 10+ years of industry-relevant experience in engineering of consumer products.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1968
Years in Business
The company has over five decades of experience in delivering engineering and construction services.
- With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure.
- Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise.
- The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision.
- With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
- Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
- The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
4.5/5
Work-life balance rating
The company has a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a high employee satisfaction score.
4.3/5
Management rating
The management team receives consistently high ratings from employees, reflecting effective leadership and support.
4.3/5
Culture rating
Employees rate the company culture highly, indicating a positive and engaging work environment.
Great flexibility
Member retention
The company is known for its flexibility and ability to retain members, fostering long-term relationships and commitment.
- Entrepreneurial culture that supports new and innovative ideas, independent thinking as well as leadership opportunities.
- Family‑like environment with clients and employees focused on relationship building.
- Advanced in their practices and systems with strong emphasis on innovation and technology.
- Employee‑owned structure fostering client‑focused, employee support and advancement.
- Freedom to seek solutions to the clients’ challenges with expectation of self‑leadership and independence.
15 vs 20
Carbon Action Score
The company's carbon action score is below the industry average of 20, ranking it in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services.
100 million
Grants Secured
Through active project work, the company helped clients secure approximately $100 million in grants since 2024 for zero-emission port equipment.
Bottom 9%
Industry Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services based on carbon action scores.
2024
Recent Project Work
Active project work for zero-emission port equipment has been ongoing since 2024, helping clients secure grants.
- Primary operations considered low intensity; US grid medium intensity
- No public commitment yet to Science Based Targets Initiative, CDP, Climate Pledge or UN Global Compact
- Experience helping clients deploy zero‑emission technology in infrastructure and planning
- No stated net‑zero target date publicly available
- No official DEI strategy or data published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender-related statistics (e.g., % women employees or leadership) publicly available
- No evidence of specific diversity targets, initiatives or outcomes disclosed
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