Senior team leader - mechanical

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 3 D 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 Solid Works 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

3 D CAD software proficiency

Solid Works (Must) / Creo & UG NX (added advantage)

Travel :

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