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Senior Mechanical Engineering ManagerBarry-Wehmiller • Chennai, Republic Of India, IN
Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Barry-Wehmiller • Chennai, Republic Of India, IN
30+ days ago
Job description

Responsible for developing, coaching and growing multiple teams that are embedded in the global engineering teams of various Barry-Wehmiller equipment divisions. As such must be able to understand the requirements, priorities and working norms of multiple businesses and to recruit, direct and support the growth of the offshore team members enabling these businesses’ success. Role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, technical knowledge and the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders and consistently deliver results. Experience in industrial equipment and machinery such as paper, converting, packaging, textile, and discrete product machinery required .

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and mentor 5-8 specialized engineering teams with diverse technical focus areas
  • Foster team growth through coaching, performance management, and career development
  • Create an environment of continuous improvement and technical excellence
  • Attracting and retaining the required talents

Customer Relationship Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and product line engineering leaders
  • Actively listen to and comprehend client needs, priorities, and communication preferences
  • Translate ambiguous requirements into clear engineering deliverables
  • Present technical options and recommendations with confidence and clarity
  • Facilitate productive working sessions to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements
  • Project Delivery Excellence

  • Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all managed projects
  • Implement effective project management methodologies appropriate for each team
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential delivery risks
  • Establish clear accountability and performance metrics for team members
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery efficiency
  • Strategic Communication

  • Proactively communicate with product line leaders to anticipate needs and resolve concerns
  • Provide transparent status updates and effectively manage expectations
  • Navigate complex organizational dynamics to advocate for team needs
  • Cultivate strong interpersonal relationships across geographical and cultural boundaries
  • Bridge communication gaps between onshore and offshore teams
  • Fluency in English essential. German or Italian will be an added advantage
  • Required Qualifications

    Technical Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering;
  • Master's degree preferred

  • 15+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and modern development methodologies
  • Experience with global, distributed team management in an offshore context
  • Leadership & Communication

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders
  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt to evolving requirements
  • Superior listening and comprehension skills to understand underlying needs and priorities
  • Experience navigating diverse organizational cultures and working styles
  • Track record of successfully managing client-facing interactions and presentations
  • Strategic Thinking

  • Demonstrated ability to understand business objectives and align technical execution
  • Experience translating high-level requirements into actionable technical plans
  • Capacity to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and morale
  • History of proactive problem-solving and initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Success Factors

    The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

  • Emotional intelligence and adaptability to different communication styles
  • Ability to build trust across organizational boundaries and cultural contexts
  • Proactive communication habits that anticipate information needs
  • Calm and effective decision-making under pressure
  • Commitment to both team development and technical excellence
  • Working Conditions

  • Flexible work arrangements with some overlap hours required for global team collaboration
  • Occasional travel will be required to meet with key stakeholders and team members
  • Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and excellent time management skills
  • Technical skills : Engineering Basics

  • Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Statics
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
  • Working knowledge of electrical and controls engineering
  • Materials Expertise
  • Metal properties and selection
  • Conventional and unconventional manufacturing processes – min / max conditions
  • Industry-Specific Experience

  • Experience in one or more of the following with hydraulic and / or pneumatic systems
  • Packaging machines / Special Purpose Machines / Machine Tools / Automation
  • Industrial machinery
  • Electro-mechanical equipment’s
  • Project Experience

  • Working in a cross-functional team having hands-on working experience from concept to commissioning, following key engineering milestones is required. Machine building, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience will be an added advantage
  • Mandatory Skills – Engineering :

  • Adept in 3D CAD modeling and detailing with GD&T, Stack up analysis, MBD experience (advantage), Adherence to CAD standards (ISO, DIN, ANSI)
  • Good experience in design and development following
  • Design reviews, FMEA, design verification / validation using DFX
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks Simulation / ANSYS Workbench
  • Engineering design calculations
  • Knowledge on standard raw materials, OEM parts selection
  • Familiar with Electrical / Controls / Pneumatics and Hydraulics basics
  • Experience in using VAVE for cost optimization (certified) will be an advantage
  • 3D CAD software proficiency
  • SolidWorks (Must) / Creo & UG NX (added advantage)
  • Travel :

    May need to travel up to10% each year based on requirements.

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