Manufacturing Engineering Leader

About Us

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Leader leads a team of Manufacturing Engineers/Technicians and CNC Programmers to support multiple manufacturing facilities. Responsible for evaluating existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and processes, as well as ensuring cost efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards in the design, application, and development of machinery.

• Lead Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and CNC Programmers in supporting multiple Green Bay facilities.
• Provide direction for manufacturing process development, operational execution, and manufacturing priorities across multiple production areas.
• Drive continuous improvement through standard work, layout optimization, 7S practices, cross-functional problem solving, and practical execution.
• Develop plant layouts for manufacturing areas focused on part flow, workflow, efficiency and overall cost effectiveness.
• Initiate capital equipment investments, prepare cost justifications, and lead the overall implementation of projects.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Management to resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Monitor industry trends and developments in engineering technology and make recommendations on equipment and systems investments.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop team members while establishing clear performance goals, accountability, and career development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology or a related degree preferred.
• Five years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in engineering or manufacturing.

• Proficiency in 3D Modeling Software (Solid Works).
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements.
• Experience managing capital and operational budgets.
• ERP/MRP experience
• Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives that define tools and processes and improve competencies.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with team, internal customers and suppliers that include a strong focus on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results
  - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively
  - Developing and delivering…