Senior Lead Engineer - Mechanical

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Sr. Lead Engineer - Mechanical with a minimum of 15 years of experience , including 12+ years of hands-on mechanical design and development; responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of engineers while remaining actively hands‑on in mechanical design . This role combines deep technical contribution , collaborative leadership , and ownership mindset .
• Partners closely with BW Paperssytems global product management, manufacturing, and engineering teams to co‑create end‑to‑end engineering solutions , primarily from a mechanical design perspective, while coordinating and, when required, guiding Electrical and Controls engineering efforts to ensure integrated system performance.
• Serves as a trusted technical leader and steward of engineering quality within the GCC , influencing design direction through expertise, collaboration, and thoughtful challenge-rather than positional authority
• Primary industry focus: Corrugator and paper converting machinery .
• Key Result Areas:
• Owns and facilitates the DOU / SOW definition process for assigned programs, partnering with global and cross‑divisional stakeholders to clarify requirements, align scope, and set realistic delivery commitments
• Leads execution of engineering programs with global teams , ensuring alignment across locations, disciplines, and divisions from concept through release
• Remains personally accountable for at least one complex mechanical design deliverable per program, maintaining hands‑on technical contribution
• Guides design reviews, FMEA, and DFX activities collaboratively, improving design quality across teams
• Ensures delivery of high‑quality engineering documentation , either through direct contribution or supportive review and mentoring of team members
• Drives value creation through design optimization, standardization, and performance improvement across

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