Lead Packaging Systems Engineer – Paper, General Industrial

. Lead and support mechanical design efforts on converting and packaging line projects .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support mechanical design efforts on converting and packaging line projects
Execute capital projects within defined scopes, costs, and schedules
Develop concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated costs for engineering proposals
Prepare systems analyses and conceptual designs, layouts, equipment specifications, and detailed design packages for bids and installation
Delegate design work and hold team members accountable
Perform QA/QC of design packages
Interface regularly with clients and vendors
Work as part of a collaborative project team
Gather field data and conduct field investigations in manufacturing environments
Solicit and review equipment bids
Lead internal and client design reviews
Provide startup support and troubleshoot installed systems
Travel to other Foth offices or client locations, approximately 25–35% annually
Coach and mentor other engineers and designers

What you’ll need

BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience
10+ years of industry-relevant experience in engineering of consumer products
Travel to other Foth offices or client locations regularly required, anticipated 25–35% annually
Preferred: 15+ years of experience with integration systems and systems engineering in consumer towel and tissue products and/or paper converting/packaging systems
Preferred: Experience developing system concepts, executing final system designs, and developing written line operations strategies
Preferred: Conveyor application experience
Preferred: Knowledge of Web Handling (unwind, rewind, cutting, printing) – towel and tissue
Preferred: Analyzing and designing utilities to support converting systems
Preferred: AutoCAD
Preferred: 3D design software
Preferred: Simulation software (FlexSim, Plant Simulation)
Preferred: Autodesk Navisworks, ReCap
Preferred: Understanding of balanced line flow for converting and packaging systems
Must complete required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and conduct field investigations when required

Comp & perks