Assistant Manager - Engineering

Master's degree preferred 17+ years of engineering with packaging machinery 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 Industrial machinery 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. 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 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 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