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
Lead Mechanical Engineer who independently executes conventional engineering work on complex machines — Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment, and discrete product machineries — from concept through BOM release.
Works independently in design & development and support, on either redesign of an existing design for a new requirement, or development of a new design for the first time for a given requirement.
Should have worked on at least a couple of 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, and engineering drawing release.
Participates in design reviews and risk assessments, and supports FAT, production teams, and commissioning activities with technical expertise.
Growing ability to advise junior engineers and flag design issues proactively during project execution.
Technical skills
Engineering: Engineering Mechanics (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 unconventional manufacturing processes and associated tolerances
Parts selection: Experience in selection of OEM parts (bearings, sprockets, belts, etc.), guided by engineering direction on novel applications
Industry-specific experience: Discrete machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation: Material Handling, Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling, Industrial products
CAD: Ability to create 3D models and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T. Adherence to CAD standards — ISO, DIN, ANSI; experience in MBD is an added advantage. CAD tools — experience using SolidWorks and all its modules; experience with more than one CAD tool is an added advantage
Exposure to machine building, installation, and commissioning is an added advantage
Mandatory Skills
Product / machine design and development experience following industry best practices
Engineering calculations, stack-up analysis, GD&T
Good proficiency using engineering tools/techniques such as VAVE, FMEA, FEA, DFX
Ability to prepare DFMEA/risk assessments, functional specifications, and SRS documentation independently
Selection of material and OEM parts
Good understanding of Electricals & Controls used in any product / machine
3D CAD tool skills — SolidWorks (Must) / Creo, Inventor (added advantage)
Problem solving skills — thinking outside the box, creative solutions for solving problems
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision on discrete project components
Soft Skills
Communication, Coordination, Decision making
Attention to detail, Teamwork and team building skills
Time management, Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills in English
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering
10+ years of experience, with hands-on design and development experience
Experience with OEMs preferable, with exposure to machine installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting field issues
Travel
May need to travel up to 10% each year based on requirements.
Key Result Areas
Preparing a DOU from an overview provided, estimating effort and schedule, presenting the DOU, seeking clarifications and agreeing on the SOW, effort, and schedule
Ability to study and understand existing machine function and the required changes, and initiate technical discussion with respective product managers
Value creation and value addition
Delivering error-free manufacturing drawings with GD&T following ISO/DIN/ANSI standards
Growing ability to advise and flag design issues proactively for less experienced engineers
Project documentation
To understand more about our people-first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our late CEO, Mr. Bob Chapman, on Truly Human Leadership: Watch the video
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.
Company
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