Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industrial

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth is seeking a Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industry to lead mechanical design on converting and packaging projects, ensuring capital work stays within scope, cost, and schedule. You will develop concepts, prepare design packages, interface with clients and vendors, coach engineers, lead design reviews, and travel 25–35% annually.

Requirements: BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 10+ years in consumer packaging systems; 15+ years preferred; AutoCAD, 3D design, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in consumer packaging systems.
• Experience leading mechanical design on packaging projects and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on converting and packaging line projects.
• Execute capital projects within scope, cost, and schedule.
• Develop concepts, deliverables, and cost estimates.
• Interface with clients and vendors; lead design reviews.
• Provide startup support and field data collection as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design software

Simulation tools

Autodesk Navisworks

ReCap

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

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.