Job Description

About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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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 offer a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and flexibility. You'll have the freedom to experiment, influence product decisions, and see your work through--from idea to delivery. Our teams are collaborative, agile, and outcome driven, with trust placed in every individual to make a meaningful impact.

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:

Experienced Mechanical Engineer adept in New Product Development, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design and Detailing, Engineering Calculations, BOM release, Production and Testing Support for Industrial Machineries and Equipment such as Printing, Packaging, Converting, Textile and Paper machineries and discrete product machineries.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Senior Mechanical Engineer will be reporting to the Engineering Leader and provide engineering support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions on the below areas:


Design of product line variants Design modifications of existing machines Basic engineering calculations Concept Development Detailed Design

Detail drawings and Bill of Materials release using SolidWorks

(2018 & above)/EPDM and Infor XA applications as per client standards Perform concept/design/manufacturing reviews and participate in testing, safety, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting reviews with customer. Perform risk assessments of new designs using DFMEA or similar techniques. Acquiring and maintaining knowledge in functional specifications, design intents and latest developments in the industry related to client product lines.

Technical skills:

Sound knowledge in mechanical engineering design principles. Excellent knowledge in manufacturing processes.

Extensive knowledge in engineering calculations.

Experience in calculation and selection of commercial components such as bearings, gearbox, couplings, motors, pneumatics/hydraulic components, linear/rotary actuators, etc.).

Knowledge of electrical components, sensors, encoders, etc.

Experience in handling large assemblies using SolidWorks (2018 & above).

Knowledge in the principles of operation of industrial machinery such as Printing, Packaging and Converting Machines, Textile machines, Paper machines and discrete product machineries.

Experience in material selection

based on functional requirement and application of manufactured and commercial components of industrial machinery and equipment. Extensive knowledge in global material standards and specifications of commonly used materials in industrial machineries and equipment. FEA using SolidWorks simulation (experience in structural and dynamic analysis using ANSYS is an added advantage). Knowledge in Metric and Imperial (Inch) Design Standards. Knowledge in servo motor & gearbox selection and drive calculations. Experience in creating and updating functional specifications of machines Experience in replacement of obsolete commercial components by maintaining Form, Fit and Functions of the existing design of the machines. Experience technical problem-solving skills and providing out of the box solutions for complex problems. CAD modeling and detailing using SolidWorks is mandatory, experience in Creo and UG is an added advantage.

Excellent knowledge in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.

Experience in Value Engineering and Cost Optimization using FAST or similar techniques.

Mandatory Tool Skills:

SolidWorks version 2018 & above

EPDM 2018 & above AutoCAD MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Travel:

The candidate will be required to travel to other divisions of Barry-Wehmiller in US and Europe on short term for training and project support activities.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with

more than 10 years of relevant work experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Machineries and Equipment, discrete product machineries Experience in Printing, Packaging and Converting Machines OEM is preferrable.
To understand more about our people-first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our CEO,

Mr. Bob Chapman

, on Truly Human Leadership : Watch the video





At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work--therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company:

BW Corporate GCC