Director of Engineering - Barry-Wehmiller : Job Details

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.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.

Job Description:

We're looking for a dynamic Engineering Leader to oversee a global team of 45+ talented engineers driving innovation in the corrugated board market. In this role, you'll lead the execution of new product development and the delivery of standard product solutions, using Design for Excellence and Lean Product Development principles to achieve cost, performance, and lead-time targets.

You'll champion continuous improvement, capacity planning, design change control, budgeting, and team development—all while working closely with Sales, Operations, Field Service, Product Management, Global Engineering teams, and Senior Leadership. As a key member of the local leadership team, you'll balance people and performance in harmony, fostering a culture where both thrive.

What You'll Do

• Lead a global engineering team in developing new equipment, software, and product features for the Corrugating Product Line.

• Guide the delivery of standard product solutions for order fulfillment.

• Support the engineering needs for After Market product development and launches.

• Oversee formal design reviews, ensuring safety, code compliance, and risk assessments.

• Create and execute a continuous improvement roadmap for engineering processes.

• Establish and track engineering performance metrics such as utilization and innovation rates.

• Manage global engineering and R&D budgets; plan staffing to meet growth objectives.

• Drive visual management initiatives and utilize Lean tools to launch new products on schedule.

• Shape product direction through Market Requirements Events and Strategic Business Planning.

• Apply Systems Engineering and Design for Excellence to develop innovative, life-cycle-focused solutions.

• Partner with Sales, Field Service, and Operations to resolve technical challenges and build lasting customer trust.

• Champion team development and succession planning.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Master's preferred); PE license a plus.

• 10+ years in design or R&D environments, with proven leadership in engineering project delivery.

• Strategic agility and the ability to drive multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously.

• Expertise in Lean manufacturing techniques, engineering process improvement, and product launch.

• Strong financial acumen with budget management experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-first mindset.

• Technical depth in industrial control systems and mechanical machinery design.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Who You Are

You're a self-motivated, persuasive, and strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced, team-based environments. You bring a blend of technical expertise, business insight, and people leadership, with the ability to inspire high performance while upholding our strong ethical standards.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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