Senior Team Leader - Mechanical

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.

Responsible for developing, coaching and growing multiple teams that are embedded in the global engineering teams of various Barry-Wehmiller equipment divisions. Experience in packaging machinery must. 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.

• 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

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and product line engineering leaders
• Actively listen to and comprehend client needs, priorities, and communication preferences
• Translate ambiguous requirements into clear engineering deliverables
• Present technical options and recommendations with confidence and clarity
• Facilitate productive working sessions to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements

• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all managed projects
• Implement effective project management methodologies appropriate for each team
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential delivery risks
• Establish clear accountability and performance metrics for team members
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery efficiency

• Proactively communicate with product line leaders to anticipate needs and resolve concerns
• Provide transparent status updates and effectively manage expectations
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics to advocate for team needs
• Cultivate strong interpersonal relationships across geographical and cultural boundaries
• Bridge communication gaps between onshore and offshore teams
• Fluency in English essential.  German or Italian will be an added advantage

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering; Master's degree preferred
• 17+ years of engineering 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Experience in one or more of the following with hydraulic and / or pneumatic systems
  • Packaging machines
     

• 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

• 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)

• May need to travel up to 10% 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
 

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 Kyle Chapman 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