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Senior Lead Engineer - Mechanical

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barrywehmiller logoBarrywehmiller · Chennai, India
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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: Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business. At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we've grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. What truly sets us apart is our culture-rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results. In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services-providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide. Our culture is built on: Ownership - Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment. Flexibility - A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time. Empowerment - Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact. Learning and Growth - Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development. Career Development and Global Exposure At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You'll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you'll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive. If you're ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment-where long-term stability meets start-up agility-and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we'd love to hear from you. Job description: Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 15+ years of work experience, working independently in machine design & development and support in either redesigning (or) developing an existing design for a new requirement (or) developing a new design for the first time for a given requirement. Strong Experience in R&D, NPD, Automation project experience is mandatory for this role. Experience in Paper machineries, Converting and/or discrete product machineries is required. Should have worked on engineering projects from start to finish - Defining the project scope, Preparing a DOU / Specification, Ideation, Concept development, Detailed design, Design verification, Design Reviews, FMEA, FEA, DFX, engineering drawing release. Technical skills: - Engineering: Engineering Mechanics with experience in both Statics and Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Engineering design from first principles, engineering calculations for design validation, FEA, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Stack-up analysis, Hydraulics, Pneumatics - Materials: Knowledge of engineering materials and material selection for a given requirement, Knowledge of conventional and un-conventional manufacturing processes and associated tolerance. - Parts selection: Experience in selection of OEM parts (bearings, sprockets, belts, etc.) - Industry specific experience: Discrete machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation: Material Handling, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling, Industrial products - CAD - should be able to create 3D models and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T. Adherence to CAD standards - ISO, DIN, ANSI, experience in MBD will be an added advantage. CAD tools - experience in using SolidWorks and all the modules. Experience in using more than one CAD tool will be an added advantage. - Exposure to machine building, installation and commissioning will be an added advantage Mandatory Skills: - Product / machine design and development experience following industry best practices - Engineering calculations, stack-up analysis, GD&T - Good proficiency in using engineering tools/techniques such as VAVE, FMEA, FEA, DFX - Selection of material, OEM parts - Good un

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