Lead Thermoforming Systems Engineer

7 days ago


Green Bay, United States Foth Full time
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 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, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Thermoforming Systems Engineer (Capital Projects) who has a desire to contribute to our clients' success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of the Green Bay, WI office or US-Based Remote location.

Primary Responsibilities:
    • Lead technical direction for CapEx projects in the thermoformed container production industry
    • Leverage modern technologies to provide innovative process solutions that improve speed, quality, and costs of manufacture
    • Assist in the optimization of existing plant processes to deploy best-in-class plastic container manufacturing techniques and value-added engineering
    • Adhere to all required safety practices, while ensuring regulatory compliance through risk mitigation
    • Develop complete thermoforming systems deliverables from concept through construction, including: blending, extrusion, forming, and plastics trimming
    • Prepare and give technical reviews to clients regarding project-related items
    • Estimate process engineering hours and schedule for proposals
    • Coordinate with other project disciplines, clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop deliverables
    • Develop equipment specifications
    • Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
    • Develop equipment lists, line lists, and point-of-connection (POC) lists
    • Develop operation specifications
    • Work with designers to create drawings
    • Oversee and quality check engineering work of others (e.g., drawings, calculations, designs, etc.)
    • Lead checkout/start-up efforts associated with project work, and provide onsite/remote construction support
    • Coach and mentor others as required on technological advancements
    • Ability to travel as needed up to 35% annually
Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Polymer/Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
    • 10+ years of professional experience
Required previous experience with the following:
    • Engineered Package development including Scope of Work, P&IDs, Specifications & Mechanical Equipment Arrangements
    • Thermoformed plastics engineering processes
    • Understanding of various plastics properties (PP, PET, PS, PLA, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience utilizing 3D tools such as Navisworks, Plant 3D, VR, and 3D Scans
    • Experience supporting the development and vetting of multi-year strategic production plans


Why Foth:

Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference Learn more at foth.com/careers

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