Lead Paper Converting Systems Engineer

3 weeks 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.

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 Paper Converting Systems Engineer 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 paper converting and packaging systems 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 paper 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 systems engineering in 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.
    • Knowledge of Web Handling (unwind, rewind, cutting, printing) - paper 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 paper converting and packaging systems.


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.

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