Lead Packaging Designer

Foth • Green Bay, WI

17h • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• disability
• retirement
• holiday pay
• paid time off
• Earned Performance Incentive program
• On-the-Spot bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree