Lead Packaging Systems Engineer - Paper/Packaging (Remote)

Foth; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Foth in Wisconsin is seeking a Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industry to lead mechanical design on converting and packaging projects, ensuring execution within scope, cost and schedule while interfacing with clients and vendors. The role requires 10+ years in consumer products engineering (15+ preferred) with experience in integration systems, conveyor applications, and knowledge of Web Handling.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D design software, and simulation tools is desired.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of industry-relevant experience in engineering of consumer products.
• Preferred: 15+ years with integration systems and systems engineering in towel, tissue or paper packaging.
• Knowledge of conveyor applications, Web Handling, and utilities for converting systems.

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 a 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 regularly (25-35% annually).
• Coach and mentor other engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

QAQC practices

Education

BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design software

FlexSim

Plant Simulation

Autodesk Navisworks

ReCap

Job description

Foth in Wisconsin is seeking a Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industry to lead mechanical design on converting and packaging projects, ensuring execution within scope, cost and schedule while interfacing with clients and vendors. The role requires 10+ years in consumer products engineering (15+ preferred) with experience in integration systems, conveyor applications, and knowledge of Web Handling.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D design software, and simulation tools is desired.