The Foth Companies is hiring a
Lead Packaging Systems Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Lead Packaging Systems Engineer at Foth Production Solutions. The role involves improving existing packaging systems and integrating new ones for clients, with responsibilities spanning the project execution cycle. The position requires a BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree and 10+ years of experience in food/beverage system design and integration. Preferred qualifications include extensive packaging systems design experience, beverage industry experience, working in a consulting environment, understanding of balanced line flow for packaging systems, CAD software experience, PE registration, and specific high-speed packaging equipment experience.

Requirements

• BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree
• 10+ years of experience with design and/or integration of food/beverage systems

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for improving existing packaging systems and integrating new packaging systems for clients
• Perform auditing & data analysis, solution development, documentation updating/development and management for existing packaging systems
• Scope, estimate, schedule, design development, installation, on-site commissioning, performance testing, documentation development and management for new packaging systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years with packaging systems design including, but not limited to, conveyor types and appropriate applications for various types of materials, ancillary packaging equipment (bulk glue delivery systems, balers, container and case coders, etc.)
• 5+ years of beverage industry experience, specifically including high-speed (1000 containers/minute or higher) container handling
• Working in a consulting environment
• Understanding of balanced line flow for packaging systems
• CAD software experience
• PE registration or ability to obtain
• Previous Experience with the Following High Speed Packaging Equipment: Liquid or solid filling and closure systems, Labeling systems, Inspection and rejection systems (container, case/carton, label placement, etc.), Case erecting and packing systems, Depalletizers, palletizers, and stretch wrapping