Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Engineer - Mechanical

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.

Job Description:

Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business.

 

At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies.

 

What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.

 

In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services—providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide.

 

Our culture is built on:

·        Ownership – Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.

·        Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.

·        Empowerment – Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.

·        Learning and Growth – Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.

 

Career Development and Global Exposure

At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.

 

If you’re ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment—where long-term stability meets start-up agility—and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we’d love to hear from you.

 

 Job description:

Well experienced Mechanical Engineer with 6+years of experience 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.

 

 Domains/Machineries preferred:

·        Printing, Packaging, Converting, Textile, Paper machinery, discrete product machinery SPM’s

·        Heavy engineering (construction machinery excluded)

·        Electronics & Semiconductor

·        Medical and biotech

·        Advanced manufacturing and robotics

·        Aerospace and Defence

·        Specialized industrial operations

·        Advanced finishing and precision

 

Roles & Responsibilities

·        New Product Development

·        Design of product line variants

·        Design modifications of existing machines

·        Engineering Calculations

·        Concept Development

·        Detailed Design

·        Detail drawings and Bill of Materials release using SolidWorks (2018 & above)/EPDM

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.

 

Education and experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

·        6+ years of experience in Industrial Machineries and Equipment, discrete product machineries.

·        Experience in Printing, Packaging and Converting Machines OEM is preferrable.

 

Technical Skills:

·        Sound knowledge in mechanical engineering design principles.

·        Excellent knowledge in manufacturing process.

·        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 machineries 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 machineries 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 modelling 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 Skills:

 

·        Good understanding of mechanical functions and principles.

·        Ability to follow a prescribed engineering process.

·        3D CAD software proficiency:

·        SolidWorks (Must) 

·        Familiarities with Electrical / Controls / Pneumatics and hydraulics basics.

·        Ability to work as team

·        MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

     

Travel:

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

 

 

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. ​

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Experience Level

Senior Level