Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industrial

The Foth Companies

The Role

Overview

Lead mechanical design for paper converting and packaging systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • mechanical design
  • design review
  • startup support
  • project execution
  • qa/qc
  • client interface

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • conveyor
  • flexsim
  • navisworks
  • mechanical engineering
  • 10+ years
  • web handling

What You Bring

-Conveyor application experience -10+ years of industry-relevant experience in engineering of consumer products. -Simulation software (FlexSim, Plant Simulation) -Travel to other Foth offices or client locations will be regularly required (anticipate 25-35% annually). -Knowledge of Web Handling (unwind, rewind, cutting, printing) – towel and tissue -3D design software. -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. -Understanding of balanced line flow for converting and packaging systems. -BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience. -Autodesk Navisworks, ReCap

The Company

About The Foth Companies

-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.

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

Mining Services

Remediation

Serial 1 Automation

Solid Waste Services

Strategic Consulting and Planning

Transportation

Water and Wastewater

Security Clearance

-drug testing required within two business days of offer acceptance -employer pays for the required drug test