Mechanical Engineering Team Manager

About Barry Wehmiller : -

Barry Wehmiller Companies is a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services based in St. Louis Missouri. Although it was founded in 1885 as a maker of machinery for the brewing industry, since 1987 Barry-Wehmiller has acquired more than 80 companies that provide equipment and services for a variety of industries : packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting . In 2016 it was ranked no. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal's list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.

In India, Barry Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration, housing our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC, based in Chennai, is an Engineering Center of Excellence that supports all Barry Wehmiller divisions globally. The center focuses on areas such as design and development in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, software development, and additive manufacturing.

What is in for you ?

This role is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a global team that values people excellence, innovative solutions, and operational excellence. Barry Wehmiller provides a unique environment where you can grow your skills, work on impactful projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. In addition, we are deeply committed to your personal and professional growth, fostering a culture that helps you achieve your full potential.

We believe in :

• Ownership – You’ll drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.
• Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented culture that respects your time.
• Empowerment – Your insights are valued, and your work makes a visible difference.
• Learning & Growth – You’ll work on complex challenges with smart, passionate peers—and have the support to level up continually.

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 packaging machinery is must.

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

Customer Relationship Management

Project Delivery Excellence

Strategic Communication

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Master's degree preferred

Leadership & Communication

Strategic Thinking

Success Factors

The ideal candidate will demonstrate :

Working Conditions

Technical skills : Engineering Basics

Industry-Specific Experience

Project Experience

Mandatory Skills – Engineering :

Travel :

We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.

To know more about us and our people-centric culture, you may like to watch a 20 Minute video from Mr. Robert Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller. Please click on the following link to watch the Truly Human Leadership video.

Barry-Wehmiller is a place where you can bring your best self to life through the work that you do — no matter the path you choose.

Watch the video below to hear Barry-Wehmiller President Kyle Chapman discuss how our vast career opportunities empower our team members to choose their own journeys, no matter who they want to be click here to watch