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 leadersActively listen to and comprehend client needs, priorities, and communication preferencesTranslate ambiguous requirements into clear engineering deliverablesPresent technical options and recommendations with confidence and clarityFacilitate productive working sessions to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirementsProject Delivery Excellence
Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all managed projectsImplement effective project management methodologies appropriate for each teamProactively identify and mitigate potential delivery risksEstablish clear accountability and performance metrics for team membersDrive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery efficiencyStrategic Communication
Proactively communicate with product line leaders to anticipate needs and resolve concernsProvide transparent status updates and effectively manage expectationsNavigate complex organizational dynamics to advocate for team needsCultivate strong interpersonal relationships across geographical and cultural boundariesBridge communication gaps between onshore and offshore teamsFluency in English essential. German or Italian will be an added advantageRequired Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering; Master's degree preferred15+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership rolesStrong understanding of engineering principles and modern development methodologiesExperience with global, distributed team management in an offshore contextLeadership & Communication
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholdersProven ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt to evolving requirementsSuperior listening and comprehension skills to understand underlying needs and prioritiesExperience navigating diverse organizational cultures and working stylesTrack record of successfully managing client-facing interactions and presentationsStrategic Thinking
Demonstrated ability to understand business objectives and align technical executionExperience translating high-level requirements into actionable technical plansCapacity to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and moraleHistory of proactive problem-solving and initiative in identifying opportunities for improvementSuccess Factors
The ideal candidate will demonstrate :
Emotional intelligence and adaptability to different communication stylesAbility to build trust across organizational boundaries and cultural contextsProactive communication habits that anticipate information needsCalm and effective decision-making under pressureCommitment to both team development and technical excellenceWorking Conditions
Flexible work arrangements with some overlap hours required for global team collaborationOccasional travel will be required to meet with key stakeholders and team membersFast-paced environment requiring adaptability and excellent time management skillsTechnical skills : Engineering Basics
Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, StaticsGeometric Dimensioning & ToleranceWorking knowledge of electrical and controls engineeringMaterials ExpertiseMetal properties and selectionConventional and unconventional manufacturing processes – min / max conditionsIndustry-Specific Experience
Experience in one or more of the following with hydraulic and / or pneumatic systemsPackaging machines / Special Purpose Machines / Machine Tools / AutomationIndustrial machineryElectro-mechanical equipment’sProject 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 advantageMandatory 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 followingDesign reviews, FMEA, design verification / validation using DFXFinite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks Simulation / ANSYS WorkbenchEngineering design calculationsKnowledge on standard raw materials, OEM parts selectionFamiliar with Electrical / Controls / Pneumatics and Hydraulics basicsExperience in using VAVE for cost optimization (certified) will be an advantage3D CAD software proficiencySolidWorks (Must) / Creo & UG NX (added advantage)Travel :
May need to travel up to10% each year based on requirements.
