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Lead Packaging Designer

The Foth Companies

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 7 years of CAD design experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with conveyor layout design

Responsibilities

  • Support engineers in the design and integration of packaging systems for industrial applications, primarily within the food and beverage industry
  • Conduct field information gathering activities
  • Develop and update 2D and 3D CAD layouts for packaging systems and equipment integration
  • Design packaging system components in accordance with equipment specifications and project requirements

Key facts

Hard skills

CAD Programs Technical Leadership Packaging Design Internal Documentation Conveyor Systems Industrial Automation Service Industries Organizational Structure

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

About the company

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The Foth Companies

Engineering Services

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 650 members in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 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 and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 


Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Packaging Designer who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients' success. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and support the design and integration of packaging systems for industrial clients, primarily within the food and beverage industry. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the United States, with a preference for candidates who can work from our Green Bay, WI office.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support engineers in the design and integration of packaging systems for industrial applications, primarily within the food and beverage industry

  • Conduct field information gathering activities

  • Develop and update 2D and 3D CAD layouts for packaging systems and equipment integration

  • Design packaging system components in accordance with equipment specifications and project requirements

  • Create and maintain engineering drawing packages and associated documentation

  • Coordinate drawing management activities and collaborate directly with clients

  • Work collaboratively with designers and engineers across multiple disciplines

  • Coordinate, delegate, and oversee the design efforts of team members and contract resources as needed

  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance within the packaging systems discipline

  • Support equipment installations, startup activities, and field troubleshooting efforts

  • Assist engineers with equipment specifications, installation scopes of work, and technical decision-making

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining effective communication, organization, and attention to detail

  • Travel to client sites approximately 10-20% annually


Required Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum 7 years of CAD design experience

  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Experience with conveyor layout design 

  • Proficiency using 2D and 3D CAD software for equipment integration and system design

  • Demonstrated experience supporting the design, fabrication, or integration of industrial equipment and systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience designing packaging systems within the food and beverage industry

  • Experience using Autodesk ReCap, Navisworks, or similar software for 3D data registration and visualization

  • 10+ years of CAD design experience

  • Previous experience supporting capital projects from design through startup and commissioning

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
 
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
 
Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

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