Product Line Engineering Leader

Barry-Wehmiller•Green Bay, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Engineering Leader will drive a team comprised of 8-10 engineers (mechanical and electrical) to continuously improve and execute to meet company objectives. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
At least five years of engineering experience
Three or more years of demonstrated leadership experience
Track record of continuous implementing improvements/standardization within solid modeling CAD tools and vault framework.
Display progressive design and project management responsibilities in the custom and semi-custom OEM, low volume, high capital, manufacturing industry.
Strong background in engineering change processes and related procedures.
Experience in high speed automation, OEM equipment, using latest industrial controls platforms
Proven track record of leading a team to consistently deliver high-quality products
Proficient in relevant engineering software.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of success in improving team performance is desirable.
A non-traditional, entrepreneurial mindset focused on business building and process improvement.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD and PDM is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and technical direction to the development of engineering models, services and capabilities that support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
Provide technical oversight, guidance and assistance to team members as required to meet deadlines and budgets.
Leverage broad cross-functional business knowledge to produce results that improve business performance and help gain buy-in from the internal customers.
Stay up to date on current industry trends, technology offerings and best practices, and through participation in knowledge sharing, educate the team to improve overall efficiency.
Critically assess engineering processes and determine most productive improvements to implement.
Set priorities for associates in accordance with stakeholder interest; collaborate and communicate across departments to facilitate schedule adherence.
Work with other engineering team leaders to enable scheduling resulting in projects that are completed efficiently and effectively.
Continuously improve team performance by understanding the team’s skillset and aspirations compared to the business needs and create an action plan to close gaps.
Hold team members to high standards- provide timely feedback to raise all team members’ level of performance.
May perform engineering work as needed.
Develop and implement engineering standards and tool sets, increasing engineering efficiency and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.