Director of Engineering - Folding Carton

Barry-Wehmiller • Sheboygan, WI

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About The Position

BW Papersystems is looking for an experienced and driven Director of Engineering that leads a 45+ person global engineering organization responsible for new product development , standard product solutions, and engineering support for the Folding Carton product line. This leader drives product innovation using Design for Excellence , Lean Product Development , strong visual management, and collaborative team practices to meet cost, performance, and lead-time goals. The role includes ownership of engineering process improvement, capacity planning, budgeting, design control, and talent development. The Director works cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Field Service, Product Management, global engineering, and senior leadership, and serves as a key member of the Southern Wisconsin leadership team .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or PE license) with 12+ years in design or R&D; Master’s preferred.
• Solid track record in engineering leadership, successful project delivery, and innovation.
• Strong technical background in industrial control systems, mechanical machinery design, and design-related decision making.
• Experience with budgeting, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Ability to work with broad guidance and general objectives.
• Domestic and international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead global engineering teams delivering new products, features, and software for the Folding Carton market.
• Oversee engineering execution for CTO/ETO product solutions.
• Guide engineering input for Aftermarket product development and launches .
• Manage design review processes including safety, code compliance, and hazard/risk assessments.
• Maintain and drive a continuous improvement roadmap for engineering.
• Develop and track engineering performance metrics (utilization, innovation, effectiveness).
• Manage engineering and R&D budgets; plan staffing to support growth strategy.
• Apply Lean Product Development and visual management tools to ensure on-time product launches.
• Support Product Management in market strategy and product planning.
• Deploy Design for Excellence and systems engineering principles in new product architecture.
• Engage in local leadership team activities and organizational decision-making.
• Support Sales, Operations, and Field Service in customer problem-solving, warranty resolution, and technical solutions.
• Promote employee development, mentoring, and succession planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees